How many women have pcos?

3. More than 50 percent of women with PCOS will have diabetes or pre-diabetes before the age of 40. And the risk of heart attack is four to seven times higher in women with PCOS. And that's not all. Women with PCOS are also three times more likely to develop endometrial cancer than those without. read more

Many women who have PCOS don’t have cysts on their ovaries, so “polycystic” can be misleading. You might have cysts, and you might not. Hormones and PCOS. With PCOS, your reproductive hormones are out of balance. This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as not having your period on time, or missing it entirely. read more

Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those who are overweight or obese, have unhealthy eating habits, do not get enough physical activity, and have a family history of diabetes (usually type 2 diabetes). read more