r/leanpcos
Community for those affected by the lean type of PCOS What is lean PCOS? When you have a normal (or underweight) BMI but still have PCOS…
How to think about r/leanpcos
The community focuses on individuals affected by lean polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition where members have a normal or underweight BMI yet experience symptoms typically associated with PCOS. It serves as a support network for those who often struggle to receive proper diagnosis and treatment due to their weight. The discussions revolve around managing symptoms, sharing personal experiences, and seeking advice on medical care and lifestyle adjustments.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members are primarily individuals diagnosed with lean PCOS, often young to middle-aged women who are seeking validation and support. They tend to be health-conscious and proactive about their condition, engaging in discussions about medical treatments, dietary changes, and emotional well-being. The community fosters a supportive and understanding vibe, with participants sharing personal stories and advice.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal experiences, questions about symptoms, and requests for advice on managing lean PCOS. Members appreciate informative posts, especially those that share research or insights from healthcare professionals. Posts that come off as overly promotional or lacking personal engagement may receive downvotes. The community encourages regular posting, with members often returning to share updates or seek further guidance.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are typically skeptical of overt promotions and marketing tactics. Authentic engagement, such as sharing valuable information related to lean PCOS management or contributing to discussions without a sales agenda, is more likely to be well-received. Brands can consider sponsoring informative content or collaborating with trusted health professionals to provide resources that genuinely benefit the community.
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What r/leanpcos talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Hopeful_Duck1600
- u/Some_Government_7980
- u/Exotiki
- u/miletrz
- u/sustainableaes
- u/Radiant-Berry-040511
- u/Leather-Low2090
- u/Certain_Dog9094
- u/Prudent-Day-2133
- u/grewuponmyown
- u/Zazou_0911
- u/swipeup2019
- u/Pink5656
- u/YouMFYou
- u/Wildegirl137
- u/whyamidoingthisrip
- u/ReleaseDirect
- u/fuzzyreindeer
- u/melissag224
- u/Intrepid_Ad5370
- u/eazybakeemma
- u/FindingMyMarbles
- u/Mysterious-Yellow822
- u/Amamanta
- u/lesbianmusclemommy
- u/Nabster742
- u/MissLacrimosaX
- u/Neat_Platypus_1740
- u/Arbitraryzelle
- u/Practical-Branch2039
- u/Remarkable_Ad439
- u/rose_tintz
- u/arasahcor
- u/Efficient-Promise548
- u/TroLLageK
- u/LoveSpellLaCreme
- u/Savdoodle
- u/hands_of_sin
- u/starsandunicorns
- u/unicorndaydreamx
- u/akelseyreich
- u/Longjumping_Vast2907
- u/roxy481
- u/Murky_Dot_992
- u/[deleted]
- u/Aware_Ebb_2469
- u/Consistent_Smoke5644
- u/BlueIvoryArt
- u/Misunderstoodstar16
- u/letsgo512
- u/This-Personality-503
- u/rockingart
- u/Zoe_healthcoach
- u/UniversitySweet7015
By votes
- u/Hopeful_Duck1600
- u/Some_Government_7980
- u/Exotiki
- u/swipeup2019
- u/Pink5656
- u/YouMFYou
- u/Wildegirl137
- u/whyamidoingthisrip
- u/sustainableaes
- u/Radiant-Berry-040511
- u/Leather-Low2090
- u/ReleaseDirect
- u/fuzzyreindeer
- u/melissag224
- u/Intrepid_Ad5370
- u/eazybakeemma
- u/FindingMyMarbles
- u/miletrz
- u/Amamanta
- u/Nabster742
- u/Mysterious-Yellow822
- u/lesbianmusclemommy
- u/MissLacrimosaX
- u/Arbitraryzelle
- u/Practical-Branch2039
- u/Remarkable_Ad439
- u/Efficient-Promise548
- u/Neat_Platypus_1740
- u/rose_tintz
- u/arasahcor
- u/LoveSpellLaCreme
- u/Savdoodle
- u/hands_of_sin
- u/Certain_Dog9094
- u/Prudent-Day-2133
- u/grewuponmyown
- u/TroLLageK
- u/starsandunicorns
- u/unicorndaydreamx
- u/akelseyreich
- u/Longjumping_Vast2907
- u/roxy481
- u/Murky_Dot_992
- u/[deleted]
- u/Aware_Ebb_2469
- u/Consistent_Smoke5644
- u/BlueIvoryArt
- u/Misunderstoodstar16
- u/letsgo512
- u/Zazou_0911
- u/UniversitySweet7015
- u/This-Personality-503
- u/rockingart
- u/Zoe_healthcoach
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/mystend
- u/[deleted]
- u/Prudent-Day-2133
- u/laika_cat
- u/SpiteInternational33
- u/sparklystars1022
- u/willow815
- u/Exotiki
- u/SavageAngX
- u/ForestPointe
- u/Key-Neighborhood2985
- u/HELLOISTHISTAKEN
- u/redrumpass
- u/AdRepresentative2751
- u/Trick_Career_1976
- u/Hefty_Rooster4164
- u/arasahcor
- u/VariousCrab2864
- u/krissyeeee
- u/Croissanteuse
- u/watermelonkiwi
- u/Ok-Prior9595
- u/octohawk_
- u/mama_Manduca
- u/rosquartz
- u/Hurricane-Sandy
- u/Smart_cannoli
- u/doctormalbec
- u/Amamanta
- u/hellohereandthere
- u/catfoodlatte
- u/Peace_Pepper
- u/miletrz
- u/New-Broccoli8201
- u/PM-ME-PUPPIES-PLS
- u/starshinesummertop
- u/ChocoCronut
- u/MPH-EHS-21
- u/clown_round
- u/Complete-Classroom33
- u/Lostaaandfound
- u/disco483
- u/Sporie
- u/bby-jay
- u/FamilyFunAccount420
- u/ydnamari3
- u/Leightcomer
- u/folkpunk4ever
- u/Dull_Row_7643
- u/Nooraish
- u/Zazou_0911
- u/airbear26
- u/Squash_zucchini5876
- u/Additional_Board_771
- u/bobdob1234
- u/prwnklz
- u/directionlessfury
- u/lauvan26
- u/jdawg92721
- u/giajames
- u/kronsyy
- u/Throwaway2716b
- u/BlueIvoryArt
- u/Anya197
- u/AdAdorable3782
- u/MojoJojo-2417
- u/Mrs_Logic3
- u/Conscious_Spring_450
- u/aleska_xo
- u/Radiant-Berry-040511
- u/Ninjagirlyoyo
- u/I_Britt_I
- u/tmzuk
- u/This-Personality-503
- u/eskeTrixa
- u/theporcelainunicorn
- u/Intelligent_Cut1743
- u/Revolutionary-Yam825
- u/Lilouminai
- u/_kiririn_0
- u/lesbianmusclemommy
- u/Arbitraryzelle
- u/Practical-Branch2039
- u/Mymymywhatabeautiful
- u/Few_Course_4323
- u/Old_Principle1811
- u/ModernMarmee
- u/TheeNatorious
- u/TearsofCompunction
- u/jumiwah
- u/pooh8402
- u/roxy481
- u/Pink5656
- u/hands_of_sin
- u/Stunning_Pin_4792
- u/musubi
- u/peanut_butter_xox
- u/Clear-Soup
- u/Murukku7
- u/naturebiddie
By votes
- u/mystend
- u/[deleted]
- u/willow815
- u/laika_cat
- u/sparklystars1022
- u/Key-Neighborhood2985
- u/eskeTrixa
- u/doctormalbec
- u/SpiteInternational33
- u/Prudent-Day-2133
- u/ForestPointe
- u/Exotiki
- u/AdRepresentative2751
- u/starshinesummertop
- u/VariousCrab2864
- u/Anya197
- u/octohawk_
- u/Hurricane-Sandy
- u/theporcelainunicorn
- u/Smart_cannoli
- u/redrumpass
- u/HELLOISTHISTAKEN
- u/watermelonkiwi
- u/AdAdorable3782
- u/Trick_Career_1976
- u/mama_Manduca
- u/rosquartz
- u/SavageAngX
- u/Peace_Pepper
- u/arasahcor
- u/clown_round
- u/krissyeeee
- u/FamilyFunAccount420
- u/Croissanteuse
- u/Ok-Prior9595
- u/Mrs_Logic3
- u/Intelligent_Cut1743
- u/Revolutionary-Yam825
- u/TearsofCompunction
- u/Clear-Soup
- u/Murukku7
- u/hheard867
- u/82MoonsandCounting
- u/Leather-Low2090
- u/hellohereandthere
- u/miletrz
- u/Complete-Classroom33
- u/disco483
- u/ydnamari3
- u/Nooraish
- u/directionlessfury
- u/jdawg92721
- u/giajames
- u/MojoJojo-2417
- u/Conscious_Spring_450
- u/Radiant-Berry-040511
- u/Ninjagirlyoyo
- u/_kiririn_0
- u/jumiwah
- u/Pink5656
- u/naturebiddie
- u/prettynuggetpug
- u/hardpassyo
- u/bdpr23890
- u/LucyThought
- u/ThatGurl456
- u/Amamanta
- u/catfoodlatte
- u/New-Broccoli8201
- u/PM-ME-PUPPIES-PLS
- u/ChocoCronut
- u/MPH-EHS-21
- u/Lostaaandfound
- u/Sporie
- u/bby-jay
- u/Leightcomer
- u/folkpunk4ever
- u/Dull_Row_7643
- u/Zazou_0911
- u/airbear26
- u/Squash_zucchini5876
- u/Additional_Board_771
- u/bobdob1234
- u/prwnklz
- u/lauvan26
- u/kronsyy
- u/Throwaway2716b
- u/BlueIvoryArt
- u/aleska_xo
- u/I_Britt_I
- u/tmzuk
- u/This-Personality-503
- u/Lilouminai
- u/lesbianmusclemommy
- u/Arbitraryzelle
- u/Practical-Branch2039
- u/Mymymywhatabeautiful
- u/Few_Course_4323
- u/Old_Principle1811
- u/ModernMarmee
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FAQ
r/leanpcos — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/leanpcos have?
r/leanpcos has approximately 5,291 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/leanpcos created?
r/leanpcos was created on July 7, 2020 (6 years ago).
What is r/leanpcos about?
The community focuses on individuals affected by lean polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition where members have a normal or underweight BMI yet experience symptoms typically associated with PCOS. It serves as a support network for those who often struggle to receive proper diagnosis and treatment due to their weight. The discussions revolve around managing symptoms, s…
What subreddits are similar to r/leanpcos?
Communities similar to r/leanpcos include r/pcosrecipes, r/spironolactone, r/hirsutism, r/insulinresistance.
Who are the most active posters on r/leanpcos?
The most frequent posters on r/leanpcos include u/Hopeful_Duck1600, u/Some_Government_7980, u/Exotiki.
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