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What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)?
A complex disorder characterized by the presence of multiple cysts on the ovaries, irregular or no menstrual periods and regularly associated with excessive amounts of body hair (hirsuitism), excessive body weight, infertility and insulin resistance.
What do patients take to treat PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and its symptoms?
| Treatments reported by members | Perceived effectiveness | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metformin
(Diaformin, PMS-Metformin, Glycon, Diabex)
|
27 |
These charts show data from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 861 patients have this condition
- 34 New patients joined this month
- 173 say PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 100% | Females |
|---|---|
| 0% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 346 | |
| 20-29 years | 176 | |
| 30-39 years | 40 | |
| 40-49 years | 7 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
These charts show data from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) patients who have completed their condition history