CDC survey shows racial gaps in diagnosis of endometriosis, PMOS and uterine fibroids among US women

A recent CDC National Center for Health Statistics report based on a 2022-2023 survey of about 5,000 women ages 20 to 49 provides new insight into how often certain gynecologic conditions are diagnosed.

The survey found that 6.2% of respondents reported an endometriosis diagnosis, 8.7% reported polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), and 7.8% reported uterine fibroids. All three numbers are lower than prevalence estimates cited by experts.

Diagnosis rates varied by race. Black women reported the lowest rate of PMOS at 4.4%, highlighting persistent racial disparities in detection of these conditions.

The report refers to the condition by its former name, PCOS, which has recently been updated to PMOS in official terminology.