Closing the HealthEquity Gap

    Empowering BIPOC and low-income communities with access to dignified, culturally responsive reproductive health care for PCOS and fibroids.

    3x
    Higher fibroid risk for Black women
    56% vs 38%
    Anemia rate for Black vs white women with fibroids
    ~4 years
    Earlier average age at fibroid diagnosis for Black women
    33.6%
    Of women with PCOS wait more than 2 years for a diagnosis
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    Find what you need in one step

    Whether you need supplies today, answers about your symptoms, or a way to give back, here is the fastest path.

    Request a free period kit

    A full month of supplies for Maricopa and Pima County, plus a locator for verified Arizona pickup sites.

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    Take a health assessment

    Understand your PCOS/PMOS phenotype, lifestyle patterns, and whether it is time to see a clinician.

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    Find care and support

    Arizona fertility, reproductive and sliding-scale clinics with contact details, eligibility and costs.

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    Read the research

    Our library of peer-reviewed studies, guidelines and public health data, every source linked.

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    Join an event

    Monthly period kit packing parties and Womb Wellness workshops in Phoenix, free to attend.

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    Explore Keza and our programs

    Womb Wellness Project, Flow Without Fear, Pathways to Parenthood, and the Keza app for daily support.

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    Our Approach

    We take a community-centered, justice-driven approach to transforming care for those affected by PCOS and fibroids, especially BIPOC and low-income individuals.

    Closing the Diagnosis Gap

    Community-based health navigation and physician training to shorten the PCOS diagnostic wait, 33.6% of women wait more than two years for a diagnosis and 47.1% see three or more health professionals.

    • Peer-led support
    • Symptom tracking tools
    • Provider training

    SheSpeaks Research Equity

    Community-led research centering BIPOC experiences to fill critical gaps in PCOS and fibroid studies.

    • Participatory research
    • BIPOC researcher training
    • Data justice

    Womb Wellness Project

    Nutrition education and food access support using culturally relevant, hormone-supportive approaches.

    • Anti-inflammatory nutrition
    • Food access support
    • Community healing kitchens

    Flow Without Fear

    Ending period poverty through free menstrual products, education, and policy advocacy.

    • Free menstrual products
    • Menstrual equity workshops
    • Policy advocacy

    Pathways to Parenthood

    Expanding fertility access for BIPOC and low-income women affected by PCOS and fibroids.

    • Affordable fertility care
    • Early detection
    • Whole-person approach

    Community Voice in Policy

    Amplifying patient experiences to drive legislative change and institutional reform.

    • Policy labs
    • Storytelling campaigns
    • Research advocacy
    Flow Without Fear Program

    Free Period Kits for Maricopa & Pima County

    No one should miss school, work, or dignity because of a period. Through our Flow Without Fear program, we provide a free period kit with a full month of supplies, including 100% cotton Regular and Super Pads, 100% cotton Regular and Super Tampons, liners, wipes, ibuprofen, a heating pad, period health info card, and more, to those who need it. Submit an inquiry and we'll respond within one business day.

    What's in the kit

    100% cotton Regular and Super Pads, 100% cotton Regular and Super Tampons, panty liners, feminine wipes, ibuprofen, face mask/pimple patches, a heating pad, and a period health info card, a full month of supplies.

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    Our free Arizona Period Product Locator lists verified food banks, clinics, schools and community sites that provide free period products. Search by city or ZIP code, nothing you type is saved.

    The Keza Project

    Meet Keza, the wise older sister your body has been waiting for

    Keza is OneInEvery10's evidence-first health intelligence app for the one in every ten women living inside a body the textbooks skipped. She listens to your whole body, connects the dots across your symptoms, and cites the research behind every insight.

    Not a period app

    Keza listens to the whole body, cycle, HS flares, sleep, stress, food, mood, meds, and perimenopause, not just bleeding.

    Peer-reviewed citations

    Every insight is grounded in research you can read for yourself. Nothing invented, nothing inflated.

    Doctor's Corner brief

    Turns your logs into a print-ready summary so appointments stop being a guessing game.

    Your data stays yours

    Keza never sells your data, not to advertisers, not to insurers. Ever. Export or delete anytime.

    Free. Installable on any phone from keza.oneinevery10.org , no app store required.

    Know the facts

    Test what you know about PCOS/PMOS and fibroids

    Every number below links to the study, agency dataset or guideline it came from, so you can read the original for yourself.

    About 1 in 10 women know they have PCOS/PMOS. About 1 in 8 have it, whether they know it or not.

    The World Health Organization estimates that 10 to 13 percent of women of reproductive age live with PCOS/PMOS, roughly 1 in 10 to 1 in 8, and that up to 70 percent of cases worldwide are never diagnosed. That gap between who has it and who knows it is the reason we exist.

    Source: World Health Organization

    What percentage of women with PCOS go undiagnosed?

    Fibroids are about 3 times more common in Black women than white women.

    How long do many women wait for a PCOS diagnosis?

    How much funding does PCOS research receive annually?

    New name, same condition

    PCOS is now called PMOS

    When. In May 2026, polycystic ovary syndrome was renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS.

    Who. The change came from a global consensus process involving clinicians, researchers and patients, was announced to the public by the Endocrine Society, and now appears in draft clinical guideline documentation from the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

    Why. The old name centered ovarian cysts, which are not required for a diagnosis and were never the whole story. The new name names what the condition actually is, a hormone and metabolic condition. If you were diagnosed with PCOS, you have PMOS, and your care plan still stands.

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    SheSpeaks Research Initiative

    Period Poverty in Arizona, Your Community-Led Research

    As of September 1, 2026, our search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Arizona Department of Health Services publications found no Arizona-specific data on period poverty, and none on how it hits menstruators with PCOS, uterine fibroids, or heavy and irregular periods. We're closing that gap with the first community-led study in our state. Your few de-identified answers help build the data that will guide policy, direct resources, and shape care for the people who need it most. The survey is voluntary, de-identified, takes a few minutes, and is not a medical questionnaire.

    Featured Articles

    Expert Insights & Research

    Evidence-based articles to empower your health journey

    PCOS Types
    7 min read

    The Four PCOS Phenotypes: Understanding Your Type for Better Treatment

    One in Every 10 Editorial Team
    December 12, 2024

    PCOS isn't one-size-fits-all - there are four distinct phenotypes that require different treatment approaches. Understanding your specific phenotype can help you and your clinician tailor a more effective care plan.

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    Fibroid Treatment
    20 min read

    Complete Fibroid Treatment Guide: Non-Invasive & Minimally Invasive Options

    One in Every 10 Editorial Team
    December 14, 2024

    Discover cutting-edge non-invasive fibroid treatments including UFE, radiofrequency ablation, and focused ultrasound. Learn about medications like Myfembree and natural approaches that can help you avoid surgery.

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    Partner with One in Every 10

    Join us in advancing reproductive health equity. Together, we can create meaningful change and support underserved communities affected by PCOS and uterine fibroids.

    Collaborative Impact

    Work with healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community groups to expand our reach and effectiveness.

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    Schedule a no-cost meeting to explore partnership opportunities and discuss how we can work together.

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    Sources & References

    Sources below are labeled by type: peer-reviewed studies, government and public health data, clinical guidelines, and advocacy or nonprofit reports. Follow any link to read the original source.

    1. Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of Uterine LeiomyomaCatherino WH, Eltoukhi HM, Al-Hendy A • Seminars in Reproductive Medicine2013 • Fibroid prevalence is roughly three times higher among women of African ancestry
    2. Uterine leiomyomas: racial differences in severity, symptoms and age at diagnosisKjerulff KH, Langenberg P, Seidman JD, Stolley PD, Guzinski GM • The Journal of Reproductive Medicine1996 • Mean age at diagnosis 37.5 years for Black women vs 41.6 for white women; anemia in 56% vs 38%
    3. Delayed diagnosis and a lack of information associated with dissatisfaction in women with polycystic ovary syndromeGibson-Helm M, Teede H, Dunaif A, Dokras A • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism2017 • Of 1,385 respondents, 33.6% waited more than two years for a diagnosis and 47.1% saw three or more health professionals before being diagnosed
    4. Polycystic ovary syndrome, fact sheetWorld Health Organization2026 • Fact sheet updated 22 January 2026: PCOS affects an estimated 10–13% of women of reproductive age; up to 70% of cases go undiagnosed worldwide
    5. Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for PCOSEndocrine Society newsroom2026 • Announcement of the rename from polycystic ovary syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
    6. NICE draft guideline documentation adopting the PMOS nameNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (GID-NG10436)2026 • States that in May 2026 polycystic ovary syndrome was renamed PMOS
    7. NIH RePORTER, federally funded research project databaseU.S. National Institutes of Health2024 • FY2023 awards: ~$33M across 87 PCOS projects; ~$31M across 47 uterine fibroid projects