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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrinological disorders with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations affecting about 5-10% of women of reproductive years. It can be very difficult to diagnose PCOS in teenage girls as they often experience irregular or absent menses and acne. The aim of the current study was of 2 folds to: 1) screen adolescents for polycystic ovarian syndrome; and 2) raise awareness of the diagnosed adolescents regarding PCOS. Subjects and methods: A quasi-experimental design one group "pre/post-test" was utilized to achieve the aim of current study. A total of 500 adolescent girls were recruited at convenience according to certain criteria, with age range 17-21 years from Cairo University colleges.