The issue focused on the six-year-old age of individuals with PCOS, and their ability to control their weight.

A research team from Emory University in Atlanta found that most women are able to lose weight by dieting and exercise. But more than 20 percent of women do not follow a healthy eating plan. The study was published in the January 2015 issue of "Obesity."

"We know that many people have issues when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight," said lead author Dr