2.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 71 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/PCOS Traffic & Engagement r/PCOS Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/PCOS Most Active Times When r/PCOS Is Most Active
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r/PCOS Flair Performance r/PCOS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General/Advice | 986 (44.6%) | 8 |
| Meds/Supplements | 238 (10.8%) | 8 |
| General Health | 209 (9.5%) | 8 |
| Rant/Venting | 166 (7.5%) | 14 |
| Period | 157 (7.1%) | 4 |
| Weight | 96 (4.3%) | 9 |
| Fertility | 73 (3.3%) | 4 |
| Mental Health | 67 (3.0%) | 15 |
| Hirsutism | 60 (2.7%) | 3 |
| Hair Loss/Thinning | 42 (1.9%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/PCOS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/PCOS
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pcos | 561 (25.4%) | 15 | 9 |
| metformin | 161 (7.3%) | 5 | 7 |
| pmos | 131 (5.9%) | 11 | 8 |
| anyone | 128 (5.8%) | 20 | 12 |
| period | 123 (5.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| help | 113 (5.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| hair | 102 (4.6%) | 7 | 6 |
| weight | 99 (4.5%) | 10 | 10 |
| advice | 93 (4.2%) | 5 | 4 |
| inositol | 88 (4.0%) | 5 | 6 |
r/PCOS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/PCOS
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/PCOS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/PCOS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Just found out I have insulin‑resistant PCOS – after 5 years of sweating my ass off for NOTHING!!
Anyone else bothered by male PCOS influencers?
I’m going to find a cure for PCOS
PCOS linked to trauma/ cortisol
NHS staff never heard of PMOS
Is anyone else sick of the GLP-1 push.
Doctor told me 'just lose weight' again, so I showed up with data and the visit actually changed
Do GLP1 ads piss anyone else off?
Proof "Normal" Range for Hormone Tests Are Not Normal For Everyone (Re: Spironolactone 8 Month Update)
Is it just me, or is PCOS overly emphasised as a "fat person problem"?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just found out I have insulin‑resistant PCOS – after 5 years of sweating my ass off for NOTHING!! | 873 | 113 | text | Jul 14 |
| Anyone else bothered by male PCOS influencers? | 831 | 97 | text | Jul 20 |
| I’m going to find a cure for PCOS | 799 | 126 | text | Jul 31 |
| PCOS linked to trauma/ cortisol | 390 | 103 | text | Jul 12 |
| NHS staff never heard of PMOS | 364 | 42 | text | Jul 25 |
| Is anyone else sick of the GLP-1 push. | 332 | 209 | text | Jul 28 |
| Doctor told me 'just lose weight' again, so I showed up with data and the visit actually changed | 299 | 26 | text | Jul 29 |
| Do GLP1 ads piss anyone else off? | 289 | 95 | text | Jul 21 |
| Proof "Normal" Range for Hormone Tests Are Not Normal For Everyone (Re: Spironolactone 8 Month Update) | 272 | 31 | text | Jul 7 |
| Is it just me, or is PCOS overly emphasised as a "fat person problem"? | 251 | 66 | text | Jul 4 |
r/PCOS Audience Overlap r/PCOS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/PCOS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/PCOS
What's the best time to post on r/PCOS?
Based on posting volume, r/PCOS is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/PCOS?
r/PCOS averages 71 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/PCOS get?
Posts on r/PCOS average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/PCOS get most?
On r/PCOS, most posts are text posts (100%)