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Although disparities in PCOS care have been documented, few studies have employed spatial methods to identify areas of potential underdiagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This study uses geospatial analysis to detect cold spots of PCOS clinical encounters across Texas and investigates neighborhood characteristics associated with these areas.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We analyzed inpatient and outpatient encounter data from the Texas Public Use Data File (PUDF) between 2018 and 2024 to identify PCOS-related visits (International Classification of Diseases, revision 10: E28.2). ZIP code tabulation area (ZCTA)-level PCOS encounter prevalence was calculated per 1000 females and stabilized using empirical Bayes smoothing to account for rate instability. The Anselin local Moran's I statistic was used to detect spatial clusters. ZCTAs with statistically significant low-prevalence clusters (cold spots) were identified. Logistic regression assessed associations between cold spot status and neighborhood-level variables, including rural-urban commuting area codes, socioeconomic indicators, and health-related factors.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Cold spots were concentrated in rural and periurban areas, suggesting potential underdiagnosis in communities with limited health-care access. This highlights the need for targeted public health interventions, including expanded provider training and diagnostic outreach in rural settings.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Significant spatial disparities in PCOS diagnosis suggest differential health-care access, diagnostic practices, or population health behaviors across the state. Targeted health interventions in rural communities may improve PCOS recognition and care. 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