Our Purpose
PCOS affects an estimated 1 in 5 women in India, yet more than half remain undiagnosed due to limited awareness, delayed consultations, and misconceptions surrounding menstrual and metabolic health. The condition often presents silently—through irregular cycles, weight gain, acne, fertility challenges, or emotional distress—making the role of the clinician crucial in early recognition and sustained management.
Recognizing this significant public-health gap, Stedman Pharmaceuticals has launched the iKnowPCOS initiative: a commitment to strengthening the bridge between women and their healthcare providers. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives clear, credible, and accessible information that encourages timely consultation and informed decision-making.
Through this campaign, Stedman aspires to reduce the growing burden of undiagnosed PCOS across the country by making evidence-based educational resources more visible and easier for clinicians to share. We aim to support gynecologists with reliable tools that help patients understand their condition, adhere to medical advice, and stay engaged in long-term management.
iKnowPCOS reflects Stedman’s belief that awareness is a form of care—one that begins in the doctor’s chamber and extends into the daily lives of millions of women who deserve early recognition, compassionate guidance, and better health outcomes.
PCOS Data in India
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS is one of the most common hormonal and metabolic conditions affecting women in India. Understanding its scale helps highlight the need for early recognition and better education.
Key Data Points
- 1 in 5 Indian women may have PCOS
- More than 70% remain undiagnosed until symptoms significantly affect daily life
- PCOS impacts teenagers, young adults, and reproductive-age women
- It affects hormones, metabolism, mental wellbeing, skin, sleep, and long-term health
- If not identified early, it can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular concerns, and infertility
- Awareness, screening, and lifestyle modification play a crucial role in long-term outcomes
A Platform Built for Long-Term Awareness
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To reduce the national burden of undiagnosed PCOS by strengthening awareness pathways between women and healthcare providers.
To enable clinicians with reliable patient-education tools that improve recognition, screening, and ongoing self-management of PCOS across India.
Our Goals
- To present science-backed information in a clear and approachable manner
- To offer early screening tools that help women identify symptoms sooner
- To bring together insights from gynecologists, endocrinologists, nutrition experts, fertility specialists and mental health professionals
- To simplify complex topics like insulin resistance, hormonal balance, fertility, metabolic health, and symptom management
- To support women not just medically, but in day-to-day routines, nutrition, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
Our Approach
- Use simple language without oversimplifying the science
- Present medical facts responsibly
- Keep the womanʼs experience at the center
- Continuously update the platform with new insights and resources