PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is thought to affect up to 1 in 5 women between the ages of 18 and 44. With a statistic like that, the likelihood of you having – or knowing someone who has – PCOS is really high.

For that reason, it’s so important for women to know what the syndrome is, what the symptoms are and what the recommended treatment will be. In light of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness month this September, we've broken down everything you need to know and have uncovered one woman's experience of the condition.