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Therefore, we performed a systematic review to explore the current literatures and gaps around the experiences and perceptions of those living with PCOS<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Method<\/jats:title>\n A comprehensive search of seven electronic databases was conducted between July and October 2021.\u00a0A total 34 from 1615 screened articles were included in this systematic review and subsequently coded using NVivo 12 software. The quality of individual studies was assessed by adaptation to the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) quality assessment tool.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Five domains were generated from the data: Signs\/Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management, Perceptions, Resources and Improving Outcomes. Dissatisfaction surrounding the experience of diagnosis was common. Concerns surrounded perceived lack of knowledge from healthcare professionals and delays in diagnosis. Individual studies on adults and adolescents shared similar feelings. The consensus was found to be that current management was vague and generalised. Symptoms such as hirsutism, obesity, irregular menstruation challenge personal and societal expectations of femininity. Online PCOS resources are popular amongst those with PCOS but most of them lack evidence. A call for more culturally specific resources was found to be common ground amongst those with PCOS.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Overall dissatisfaction amongst adults and adolescents regarding their diagnostic journey of PCOS. 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