KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

September is PCOS — polycystic ovarian syndrome — Awareness Month. It’s a hormonal disorder that impacts 10% of women of reproductive age, but according to the World Health Organization, nearly 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed.

In honor of PCOS Awareness Month, KMBC 9 is getting answers about this disease, exploring the symptoms to look out for, and understanding what a diagnosis of PCOS can mean. Advertisement

PCOS and infertility:

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility in the United States. Doctors say that oftentimes, women don’t know they have PCOS until they’re actively trying to conceive.

For Olathe resident Lauren McClung, becoming a parent was always part of the plan. She’s a first-time mom to newborn Millie Ann.

"She’s our one in a Millie-Ann," M

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