Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mukherjee, Rijita; Yeshaswini; Cecil, Nithy Title A name given to the resource Silent Battles of Indian Women: Womanhood, Fertility, and the Weight of PCOS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Family Journal; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807261421565" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807261421565</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105039164434?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105039164434?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mukherjee R., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Yeshaswini, School of Psychological Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Cecil N., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted, complex endocrine condition affecting many women worldwide, with increased prevalence in South Asian nations, including India. Though biomedical consequences such as irregular menses, infertility, and insulin resistance are well established, the psychological and social aspects of PCOS are not well understood, especially where femininity is equated with reproduction and physical beauty. Method: This qualitative research examines the PCOS lived experience of eight Indian women. A narrative method was employed, with semistructured interviews used to capture participants individual experiences from diagnosis through treatment and psychosocial adjustment. Results: Five Global themes, 15 organizing themes, and 36 subthemes were identified through thematic analysis. The global themes identified are as follows: (1) PCOS Awareness and DiagnosisDelays and misinformation during diagnosis. (2) Living with PCOSDaily struggles with physical and emotional symptoms. (3) Coping and Seeking SupportReliance on family, friends, and online communities. (4) The Healthcare ExperienceMixed interactions with medical professionals and systemic gaps. (5) Cultural Expectations and IdentityThe impact of gender norms on self-image and social roles. Conclusion: These results highlight the pressing need for culturally responsive, multidisciplinary models of PCOS treatment that tackle the physical manifestations, psychosocial and sociocultural weights experienced by women. The research adds to an expanding literature on chronic disease and gendered health in the Global South, calling for a more holistic view of women's health. The Author(s) 2026 Subject The topic of the resource cultural expectations; Indian women; infertility; PCOS; psychosocial health; qualitative research; stigma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Inc. Relation A related resource ISSN: 10664807; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online