PCOS Statistics




From time to time I like reviewing the statistics on #pcos to see how the syndrome is affecting our #global population and the numbers never cease to amaze me!


While it's always great to read about pcos, the #symptoms and #treatments, actually seeing the numbers of how #patients are affected has the greatest impact.

Global prevalence of PCOS is now estimated to be between 6% and 26%. Bozdag et al. conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on published studies that reported the prevalence of PCOS according to at least 1 diagnostic criteria subset.

This means approximately 1 in 5 females assigned at birth have pcos #worldwide

PCOS has a very high percentage of individuals who remain undiagnosed when visiting their #doctor, estimated to be as high as 75%

This is likely due to variability of patient presentation and lack of provider knowledge, according to a study posted in The Journal of Environmental Research and Publuc Health.

#MentalHealth is another emerging area of interest with #PCOS

In a report by Voyage #Healthcare, as many as 40% of patients diagnosed with PCOS also suffer from depression and #selfesteem issues.

45% of patients suffer from #anxiety
34% of patients suffer from #depression
7xs higher rate #suicide attempts with PCOS
21% higher risk of #eatingdisorders with pcos

Other symptoms also have some profound implications

PCOS is the #1 cause of anovulatory #infertility

PCOS is the most common #endocrine syndrome in women

By age 40, 50% of women with PCOS will develop pre-diabetes or #diabetes.

15% to 55% prevalence of fatty liver disease in pcos patients

It is estimated that 50-70% of patients with PCOS have insulin resistance.

#Sleep disturbances such as #insomnia and obstructive #sleepapnea have been found to be 2xs as common in patients with PCOS.

However, we are no closer to understanding pcos, finding its cause or identifying a cure.

The United States spends an estimated $4 billion annually to identify and manage PCOS However, less than 0.1% of NIH funding is allocated to pcos #research.

As you can see we have a long way to go with the changes needed to combat pcos.
This is why we must continue to fight, educate and raise awareness to ensure better research, care and support for all living with the syndrome.


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