Statistics

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Fertility

Women with PCOS have higher rates of miscarriage, preclampsia, and c-sections
1 in 10 women of childbearing age have PCOS
30% of couples seeking fertility treatment are diagnosed with anovulation (lack of egg release)
90% of anovulation cases are caused by PCOS

Added Risks

More than 50% of women with PCOS have diabetes before the the age of 40
The risk of a heart attack is 4-7 times more higher in women with PCOS
About 80% of women with PCOS are obese
About 70% of women with PCOS have hirsutism (excessive hair growth)

Around the World

In the U.S., higher percentages of PCOS are found in are found in African-American females (8%) and Latinas (13%) than among Caucasians (4.8%)
1 in 15 women are affected world wide

This interactive map shows the prevalence of PCOS around the world.

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Ovar-looked is a group of open-minded individuals with a close and personal connection to PCOS. Our aim is to raise awareness about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as it is one of the most forgotten but important syndromes that affect women worldwide. We want to provide a platform where young women and men can educate themselves about the syndrome: This entials learning about physical, mental, and nutritional health surrounding PCOS, discovering statistics, and connecting to the PCOS community via chat and comment features. Our platform may also be used as a tool to receive tips, suggestions and help from other individuals suffering from PCOS.