PRINTER'S NO. 2201
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
492
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, KINSEY, SCHWEYER, COHEN, MURT, BAKER,
GOODMAN, BISHOP, MILLARD, PASHINSKI, CALTAGIRONE,
SANTARSIERO, SCHLEGEL CULVER, FARINA, MAJOR, D. COSTA, WARD,
O'NEILL, YOUNGBLOOD, READSHAW, DUSH, SONNEY, SCHLOSSBERG,
VEREB, ROZZI, R. BROWN, BOBACK, KILLION, M. DALEY, KIRKLAND,
ROSS, McNEILL, MARSICO, McCARTER, KIM, LONGIETTI, ROEBUCK,
DiGIROLAMO, PETRI, WATSON, GILLEN AND GINGRICH,
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of September 2015 as "Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder
that affects as many as 5 million women in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, One of the leading causes of infertility, polycystic
ovarian syndrome affects an estimated one in ten 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
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WHEREAS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome can begin in the teenage
years with symptoms such as irregular or no menstrual 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 greater
chances 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, However, 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 by 10%; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of September 2015 as "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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