PCOS is the acronym for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is the most common endocrine disorder of women in their reproductive period manifested by irregular menstrual cycles and polycystic ovaries, excess unwanted hair and baldness, although not all patients have all these features. The term ‘polycystic’ means ‘many cysts’, and PCOS gets its name because of the clusters of small, pearl-size cysts in ovaries. These cysts are fluid-filled bubbles (called follicles) that contain eggs that have not yet been released because of the hormonal imbalance. (1) Many women with PCOS demonstrate challenges to feminine identity and body image due to obesity, acne and excess of unwanted hair; also, infertility and long-term health-related concerns that compromise the quality of life and adversely affect mood and psychological well-being. Some authors have shown that women who have PCOS are more prone to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative body image and psychosexual dysfunction.