PCOS statistics in the Philippines: every number, sourced
Editorially reviewed on October 29, 2026. [TODO: medical reviewer] How we review
Quick answer
The 2026 rename of PCOS to PMOS followed surveys with 14,360 responses, where 86% of patients and 71% of professionals backed a symptom-based name. In a 142-patient Filipino study, the irregular-ovulation types of PCOS showed more metabolic problems. A comprehensive PCOS lab panel at Hi-Precision costs ₱8,700.
The PMOS rename
On 12 May 2026, The Lancet published the new name polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) for PCOS, after a global consensus process.
14,360
survey responses in the two rename surveys (April 2025 and January 2026): 10,411 patients and 3,949 health professionals
86% and 71%
of patients and of health professionals voted for a symptom-based name
56
patient and professional organisations on six continents took part
7,708
earlier survey responses, on top of the 14,360 from 2025 and 2026
2028
the International Guideline update expected to fully adopt the name PMOS; both names co-exist until then
Source: AJMC, 13 May 2026
PCOS in the Philippines
Philippine research on PCOS is still limited. These are the numbers we could source.
142
Filipino patients with PCOS in a tertiary-hospital phenotype study
Source: Bisquera et al., Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 2023
4.70
median HOMA-IR (a measure of insulin resistance) in phenotype A in the same Filipino sample
The study found the irregular-ovulation phenotypes (A, B and D) had greater metabolic dysfunction.
Source: Bisquera et al., Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 2023
20
Filipino women with PCOS interviewed in a 2025 qualitative study, which found missed follow-ups, side effects, cost and the belief that PCOS is incurable led some to stop care
Source: Garcia et al., Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, 2025
21,098
members of r/PCOSPhilippines, the largest Filipino PCOS community on Reddit (October 2026)
[TODO: source]
How many Filipinas have PCOS. We have not found a sourced Philippine prevalence figure yet, so we do not show one.
Source: Not yet sourced
[TODO: source]
Global prevalence of PCOS. To be added with a cited source.
Source: Not yet sourced
What PCOS care costs (PCOS Cost Index)
From our monthly PCOS Cost Index, where every price links to its source.
₱8,700
Hi-Precision PMOS (formerly PCOS) Comprehensive Screening at most branches, no consult included
Source: PCOS Cost Index, October 2026
₱450 to ₱750
transvaginal ultrasound at government hospitals (PGH, Bulacan MC, SPMC, Bicol MC)
Source: PCOS Cost Index, October 2026
₱3,800 to ₱11,700
transvaginal ultrasound at Makati Medical Center
Source: PCOS Cost Index, October 2026
₱850
OB-GYN consult at Kindred, BGC
Source: PCOS Cost Index, October 2026
₱2 vs ₱18.25
per tablet: generic metformin 500 mg against Glucophage 500 mg, the same medicine
Source: PCOS Cost Index, October 2026
₱1,500 to ₱20,000
range of total PCOS check-up costs reported by Filipinas on r/PCOSPhilippines
Source: r/PCOSPhilippines, 2025
₱200,000 to ₱500,000
per basic IVF cycle in the Philippines, plus medicines; not covered by PhilHealth
Source: ClinicFinderPH, 2026
Prices checked October 2026. Prices at Philippine drugstores and labs change often; confirm before you go.
What Filipinas search for
Monthly Google searches in the Philippines (Google Ads data via DataForSEO, October 2026).
90,500
monthly Google searches for "pcos" in the Philippines
Source: pcosphilippines.com keyword research (Google Ads via DataForSEO), October 2026
60,500
monthly searches for "pcos symptoms" in the Philippines
Source: pcosphilippines.com keyword research (Google Ads via DataForSEO), October 2026
5,400
monthly searches for "pmos" in the Philippines, months after the rename
Source: pcosphilippines.com keyword research (Serpstat), October 2026
How to cite these statistics
Please cite the original source shown on each card, and link to this page: “PCOS Philippines, PCOS statistics in the Philippines, pcosphilippines.com/statistics”. Cost figures change monthly; cite the month, or link to the PCOS Cost Index. We never publish a number we cannot source. Missing figures show as [TODO: source] until we find a reliable one.
Coming in 2027: original data from our anonymous PCOS in the Philippines 2027 survey.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting or changing any treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How common is PCOS in the Philippines?
We have not yet found a reliable, published Philippine prevalence figure, so we do not show one. We will add it when we can cite a source.
What is the new name for PCOS?
PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, published in The Lancet on 12 May 2026.
Can I use these statistics in my article or thesis?
Yes. Cite the original source on each card and link to this page. Use the embed code to keep the citation attached.
Is PMOS the same as PCOS?
Yes. PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) is the new name for PCOS, announced in The Lancet on 12 May 2026. It is the same condition with the same diagnosis and the same treatments. Both names will be used until the 2028 International Guideline update.
Sources
- PCOS is renamed following unprecedented international consensus. Focus on Reproduction (ESHRE), May 2026.
- PCOS renamed PMOS in landmark shift reflecting metabolic and endocrine features. AJMC, 13 May 2026.
- Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process. Teede HJ, Bahri Khomami M, Morman R, et al. The Lancet. DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00717-8, 12 May 2026.
- Phenotypes of PCOS among Filipino women in a tertiary hospital. Bisquera et al., Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 2023.
- Lived experiences of Filipino women with PCOS (qualitative study of 20 women). Garcia et al., Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, 2025.
- How much it costs to get checked for PCOS (thread). r/PCOSPhilippines, 2025.
- IVF cost in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH, 2026.
- PMOS (formerly PCOS) Comprehensive Screening. Hati Health, 29 October 2026.
- Transvaginal ultrasound cost in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH, 2026.
- Kindred services and prices. Parlon, 29 October 2026.
- Diabetes medicine prices in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH, August 2026.