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The color teal will illuminate the Hawaii Convention Center on Sept. 1 in recognition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (Photo courtesy of the Hawaii Convention Center)

Hawaii Convention Center lit in teal to raise awareness for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Spectrum News Staff Honolulu

PUBLISHED 2:43 PM ET Aug. 30, 2024 PUBLISHED 2:43 PM EDT Aug. 30, 2024

HONOLULU — The color teal will illuminate the Hawaii Convention Center on Sept. 1 in recognition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The Hawaii Convention Center will join hundreds of landmarks worldwide to honor PCOS Awareness Month in September, according to a news release.

PCOS is a genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects up to 15% of women. It is the leading cause of female infertility. PCOS can lead to anxiety and depression, obesity, endometrial cancer, type 2 diabetes, liver disease and cardiovascular disease.

Learn more at PCOSChallenge.org.