That the Senate—
recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (in this resolution referred to as “PCOS”) as a serious disorder that impacts many aspects of health, including cardiometabolic, reproductive, and mental health, and quality of life;
expresses support for the designation of September 2019 as “PCOS Awareness Month”;
supports the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month, which are—
to increase awareness of, and education about, PCOS and its connection to comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and mental health disorders, among the general public, women, girls, and health care professionals;
to improve diagnosis and treatment of PCOS;
to disseminate information on diagnosis, treatment, and management of PCOS, including prevention of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and eating disorders; and
to improve quality of life and outcomes for women and girls with PCOS;
recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS;
acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS in the United States;
urges medical researchers and health care professionals to advance their understanding of PCOS to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS for women and girls; and
encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month.