PCOS Awareness and Wellness Session

24 September 2026

As part of PCOS Awareness Month, the Institute Hospital, IIT Hyderabad, in association with Dr. Reddy’s Forum for Health Education (DRFHE), organised a Wellness and Awareness Session on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on 24 September 2026.

The session was conducted by Dr. K. Gayathri Reddy, Gynaecologist, who addressed key aspects of PCOS, including early signs and symptoms, menstrual and hormonal health, lifestyle and nutrition, preventive measures, management, and common misconceptions. The session also introduced the newer terminology PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome).

An interactive question-and-answer session followed, providing participants an opportunity to clarify their concerns and seek guidance on PCOS and women’s health. The programme was attended by approximately 200 participants, including IIT Hyderabad students and employees, faculty and staff members, campus community members, and students from DAV School.

The programme was supported by the Institute Hospital team comprising Dr. Baishakhi Chandra, Pulmonologist; Dr. Sonia Naik, Paediatrician; Senior Physiotherapist Ms. Vedavani; Ms. Aruna C., Nursing In-charge, IITH Hospital; and hospital office staff Mr. Manikanta and Mr. Subhani.

The session served as a meaningful initiative towards promoting awareness, early recognition, appropriate management and preventive healthcare related to PCOS, while encouraging young girls and women to adopt healthy lifestyle practices and take proactive care of their health.

Participants and the IITH Hospital team at the PCOS awareness session
Students and staff in the lecture hall during the wellness session
The session underway in the IIT Hyderabad lecture hall
A member of the hospital team addressing the gathering
Opening remarks at the PCOS awareness session
Dr. K. Gayathri Reddy speaking on PCOS
Dr. K. Gayathri Reddy explaining the basics of PCOS and PMOS
The speaker addressing participants from the podium
Participants listening during the awareness talk
The wellness session in progress
A wide view of the lecture hall during the session
Interactive question-and-answer session with participants
A participant sharing a question during the discussion
Discussion on PCOS and women’s health
Floral felicitation during the programme
Dr. K. Gayathri Reddy being felicitated with a shawl
Felicitation of the speaker at the close of the session
IITH Hospital team and colleagues at the PCOS awareness session
Hospital team with the speaker after the session

“Good Health Can’t Wait.”