PMOS: New Name, Clearer Path for Women's Health

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Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, affects one in eight women globally. This hormonal issue impacts weight, metabolism, mental health, skin, and reproduction. The new name, proposed in The Lancet, clarifies that ovaries dont actually have cysts. PMOS symptoms include irregular periods, excess an…

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Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, affects one in eight women globally. This hormonal issue impacts weight, metabolism, mental health, skin, and reproduction. The new name, proposed in The Lancet, clarifies that ovaries dont actually have cysts. PMOS symptoms include irregular periods, excess androgen hormone, acne, hair growth, and thinning hair. Its the leading cause of female infertility due to spotty ovulation. PMOS also increases

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