India, Sept. 5 -- PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common hormonal disorder that leads to menstrual irregularity, acne, weight gain and mood swings. However, PCOS in adolescents has seen a disturbing steep increase. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Kavitha G Pujar, consultant - obstetrician, gynecologist and infertility specialist, Motherhood Hospitals, HRBR Layout, Bangalore shared a few causes: Also read | Nutritionist shares 7 tips to manage PCOS in just 4 weeks: 'Try seed cycling'

Teens spend long times being still as they are preoccupied with desks, phones, and screens. The absence of physical activity often results in long stretches of inactivity or sedentary behavior. This results in insulin resistance and disruption o...