Effectiveness Of Golden Milk On Level Of Pcos Among Adolescent Girls In Selected College At Chennai

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects nearly one in five adolescent girls in India, causing menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and cardiometabolic risks like insulin resistance. Lifestyle changes form the mainstay of management, but nutraceuticals such as golden milk—a traditional beverage with turmeric (curcumin), cinnamon, and ginger—show promise in reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, and balancing hormones, yet lack systematic evaluation in this population. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test assessed golden milk's effectiveness on PCOS symptom levels. Thirty adolescent girls (14-18 years) with PCOS from a Chennai college were purposively sampled (15 experimental, 15 control). The experimental group consumed one glass of golden milk daily for 7 days. Symptoms were measured using a validated 20-item 5-point Likert scale (1-4: no symptoms; 5-8: mild; 9-12: moderate; 13-16: severe), with paired t-tests and chi-square analysis. Results: Pre-test showed moderate (46.7%) and severe (33.3%) symptoms in the experimental group (mean 10.86 ± 3.16). Post-test revealed mild (46.7%), moderate (33.3%), and no symptoms (20%) (mean 7.06 ± 3.07; t=4.66, p<0.05). Significant associations existed with age, adolescent stage, diet, and alternative measures. Conclusion: Golden milk significantly reduced PCOS symptoms, supporting its use as a culturally acceptable, low-cost adjunct in adolescent health programs, though larger randomized trials are needed