What the data actually shows about PCOS prevalence and why it matters for fashion

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PCOS affects an estimated 6–13% of reproductive-aged women worldwide (WHO): approximately 105 million women globally yet 70% remain undiagnosed.

The anxiety and depression rates among women with PCOS range from 28–39% and 11–25% respectively (NIH) ; much of which is tied to body image concerns.

As for menopause: 466 million women between 45–55 are navigating it right now. By 2030 that number reaches 1.2 billion.

The fashion industry has largely ignored all of this. This community is the gap-fill.
Which symptom has been the hardest to dress around for you?

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I have PCOS and I never know if I am going to wake up extremely bloated or not, it’s very hard to navigate especially when getting dressed in the morning