PRINTER'S NO. 3922
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1029
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, HENNESSEY, READSHAW, DAVIS, DiGIROLAMO,
SCHLOSSBERG, KINSEY, BOBACK, PICKETT, WARREN, RYAN, R. BROWN,
COX, NEILSON, BIZZARRO, LONGIETTI, HILL-EVANS, J. McNEILL,
MILLARD, JOZWIAK, MARSICO AND CALTAGIRONE, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder
that affects approximately 5 million women in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, One of the leading causes of infertility, polycystic
ovarian syndrome affects approximately 1 in 10 women of child-
bearing age; and
WHEREAS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome is defined as the
presence of cysts on the ovaries combined with the absence of
ovulation; and
WHEREAS, While the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome is
unknown, most experts believe that several factors, including
genetics, could play a role; and
WHEREAS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome can begin in the teenage
years with symptoms such as irregular or absent menstrual
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periods, acne, obesity, weight gain, inability to lose weight,
breathing problems while sleeping, depression, oily skin,
infertility, skin discolorations, high cholesterol levels,
elevated blood pressure, excess or abnormal hair growth and
distribution, pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, multiple
ovarian cysts and skin tags; and
WHEREAS, Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have a
greater chance of developing several serious health conditions,
including life-threatening diseases such as diabetes and heart
disease; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cure for polycystic ovarian
syndrome; and
WHEREAS, By changing lifestyle habits and making small
changes to diet and exercise, women afflicted with the disease
can not only feel better, but they can also improve their
chances of conception; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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