Statistics about Polycystic ovary syndrome

Statistics for Polycystic ovary syndrome:

The following are statistics from various sources about Polycystic ovary syndrome:

• About 50% of women with PCOS get insulin resistence (which can cause impaired glucose tolerance or Type 2 diabetes)

Prevalence and incidence statistics for Polycystic ovary syndrome:

See also prevalence and incidence page for Polycystic ovary syndrome

Prevalance of Polycystic ovary syndrome: 5-10% women of childbearing age (20-40); 30% of women have some PCOS symptoms (NWHIC).

Prevalance Rate: approx 1 in 40 or 2.50% or 6.8 million people in USA [about data]

Prevalance of Polycystic ovary syndrome: An estimated five to 10% of women of childbearing age have PCOS (ages 20-40). At least 30% of women have some symptoms of PCOS. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Rare Disease Status

Polycystic ovary syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD)...more »

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Rare Disease Status

Polycystic ovary syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by Ophanet, a consortium of European partners ...more »

About statistics:

This page presents a variety of statistics about Polycystic ovary syndrome. The term 'prevalence' of Polycystic ovary syndrome usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Polycystic ovary syndrome at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Polycystic ovary syndrome refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.

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