BBC News5/31/2026Health
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
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Renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) aims to improve understanding and treatment of the hormonal disorder affecting over 170 million women globally, including symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair growth, and infertility risks.
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Renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) aims to improve understanding and treatment of the hormonal disorder affecting over 170 million women globally, including symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair growth, and infertility risks.
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