Warren, Fischer Applaud Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Designating September 2025 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month

Warren, Fischer Applaud Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Designating September 2025 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month

PCOS is a complex hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that researchers estimate affects 10% of women in the United States and is a leading cause of infertility.

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Washington, DC - Today, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) applauded the unanimous passage of their bipartisan resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing their support for the designation of September as PCOS Awareness Month. The Senators reintroduced the resolution last month, and it was formally adopted by the Senate on October 6, 2025.

"Raising awareness for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the first step in supporting those impacted," said Senator Warren. "PCOS affects the lives of millions of women and girls across the United States, and we must push for further research, improved treatment, and a cure."

"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the leading cause of female infertility, affecting millions of women nationwide. By designating September as PCOS Awareness Month, my Senate colleagues and I are working to raise awareness and support better diagnosis, treatment, and research. Together, we can work to ensure fewer American women face the challenges and complications of PCOS," Senator Fischer said.

PCOS is a complex hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that affects ten percent of women in the United States. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among women and is a leading cause of infertility. People with PCOS also often suffer from psychosocial disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, and have a higher risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. Some studies have shown that suicide attempts are up to 7 times more common in people with PCOS due to the disorder's anxiety and depression symptoms. There is currently no cure for PCOS, and 70 percent of women living with the syndrome are undiagnosed.

The resolution highlights the symptoms and prevalence of PCOS and expresses the support of the Senate for increasing awareness of the disorder, improving PCOS diagnosis and treatment, and improving the quality of life of people living with PCOS. The resolution also recognizes the need for further research on PCOS and urges medical researchers and health care professionals to advance their understanding of the disorder.

"We commend Senator Warren for her leadership in reintroducing the PCOS Awareness Month resolution and thank Senator Fischer for co-leading this bipartisan effort," said Sasha Ottey, Executive Director of PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association. "This resolution highlights the need for structural change in PCOS care, calling on all sectors to close treatment gaps, accelerate new therapies, and strengthen patient support. By elevating PCOS as a national health focus, this resolution and broader policy efforts are advancing patient-centered solutions and bringing us closer to a future where every person affected by PCOS receives the care they need."

Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are co-sponsoring the resolution.

Senator Warren and then-Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.) first introduced this bipartisan resolution in November 2017.

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