Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, with reproductive, metabolic, and long-term health consequences. Data on
A descriptive comparative epidemiological analysis of disease burden data from a secondary source (GBD 2023), lacking intervention trials, primary outcome data, or causal evidence; provides useful contextual framing for maternal-neonatal protection but cannot support practice change or strong recommendations on its own.