PCOS Challenge Economic Burden Research Study

You, or someone you know, may be eligible to participate in an important PCOS Challenge research study. The purpose of this study is to estimate the economic costs of having PCOS in terms of quality of life and work productivity. The study is seeking women with PCOS and women without PCOS (controls) who are willing to take a 15-minute survey to help us with our research.

Your participation will be anonymous and help us tremendously in spreading more awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome as well as better understanding the financial and societal burden that can come with the diagnosis.

Study Title

Assessing Indirect and Intangible Economic Burden In PCOS: The PCOS Challenge® Study

Study Description

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. PCOS affects 5-20% of women depending on the diagnostic criteria used. It is also one of the most common causes of subfertility and a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus, among other disorders. A clearer estimate of the economic burden of PCOS would be very valuable to allow for a more accurate prioritization of the disorder as a public health interest.

Goals of the Study

The purpose of this research is to estimate what the economic costs of having PCOS are in terms of quality of life and work productivity.

Eligibility Criteria

If PCOS, must be:

Of female sex
Over 18 years old
A United States resident
Willing to sign the study consent
Diagnosed with PCOS by a medical professional

If not PCOS (controls) must be:

Of female sex
Over 18 years old
A United States resident
Willing to sign the study consent
Not have been diagnosed with, or suspected of having, PCOS.

Exclusion Criteria

If PCOS, must not be:

Not diagnosed with PCOS by a health professional
Unwilling to sign the consent form
Unable to understand the study or what is being asked

If not PCOS (controls) must not be:

Diagnosed with PCOS or suspected of having PCOS
Unwilling to sign the study consent form
Unable to understand the study or what is being asked

Co-Principal Investigators

Sasha Ottey, MHA, MT (ASCP)
PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association

Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH, MBA
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Where to Go For Further Information

View the “How to Participate” video above.
Call 404-855-7244 or complete our contact form.

Next Steps

If you have not already done so, register for the Luna platform to be eligible to participate in this and future PCOS Challenge studies.
Take the PCOS Challenge Economic Burden Survey (Takes less than 15 minutes).