biostudies-literatureLiu JSanming Project of Medicine in Shen-zhenInnovative Talent Support Plan of the Medical and Health Technology Project in Zhejiang ProvinceNingbo Science and TechnologyNingbo Science and Technology ProjectNingbo Health Branding Subject FundNational Social Science Foundation1108-1119https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7970729biostudies-literatureUnknown36(4)<h4>Study question</h4>What is the current burden of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the global, regional, and country-specific levels in 194 countries and territories according to age and socio-demographic index (SDI)?<h4>Summary answer</h4>Slight increases in age-standardized incidence of PCOS and associated disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were evidenced among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from 2007 to 2017 at the global level, and in most regions and countries.<h4>What is known already</h4>No detailed quantitative estimates of the PCOS incidence and DALYs by age and SDI in these 194 countries and territories have been published previously.<h4>Study design, size, duration</h4>An age- and SDI-stratified systematic analysis of the PCOS incidence and DALYs across 194 coHuman reproduction (Oxford, England)Measuring the global disease burden of polycystic ovary syndrome in 194 countries: Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.PMC7970729SZSM201803080PPXK2018-0219AZD013202002N31522021422878Jiao MLiu JHan LWu QJiang SHao YWang XfalseMeasuring the global disease burden of polycystic ovary syndrome in 194 countries: Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.<h4>Study question</h4>What is the current burden of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the global, regional, and country-specific levels in 194 countries and territories according to age and socio-demographic index (SDI)?<h4>Summary answer</h4>Slight increases in age-standardized incidence of PCOS and associated disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were evidenced among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from 2007 to 2017 at the global level, and in most regions and countries.<h4>What is known already</h4>No detailed quantitative estimates of the PCOS incidence and DALYs by age and SDI in these 194 countries and territories have been published previously.<h4>Study design, size, duration</h4>An age- and SDI-stratified systematic analysis of the PCOS incidence and DALYs across 194 co2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Mar2026-05-03T10:10:35.311Z2025-04-05T19:13:03.478ZS-EPMC79707293350198410.1093/humrep/deaa371