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The prevalence of depression among PCOS women is high and varies from 28% to 64% and Anxiety is another disturbance in PCOS suffering women, varies from 34% to 57%. PCOS is mainly diagnosed based on presence of atleast two out of three diagnostic criteria, such as ovulatory dysfunction,hyperandrogenism(clinical or biochemical), and polycystic ovaries as identified by ultrasound. Methodology: This is a cross sectional survey which involved 100 responses from age group 18-28. The main aim of this study is to assess the levels of anxiety, stress, depression among PCOS and Non PCOS. Pain during periods was assessed using DVPRS 2.0 and mood was assessed using mood analysis scale. DASS 21 scale was used to assess the anxiety, depression, stress. Results and discussion: In the present study, a total of 100 responses were recorded in which 30 responses were from PCOS affected individuals and 70 were from non PCOS individuals. 46.6% of PCOS individuals has normal, 6.6% has mild, 33.3% has moderate 10% has severe, 3.3% has extremely severe levels of anxiety. In PCOS individuals, 73.3% has normal, 20% has mild, and 6.6% has moderate and 0 severe and extremely severe levels of stress.56.6% has normal, 33.3% has mild, 10% has moderate, 0 severe and extremely severe levels of depression. The levels of anxiety, depression, and stress were higher for PCOS individuals compared to Non PCOS individuals Conclusion: Mental health is of utmost importance in young women with or without PCOS. It is important to educate young women on necessity of physical activity and healthy diet in young women. The levels of anxiety, stress and depression are high in women with PCOS. Assessment of mental health in women with PCOS is crucial.