PCOS, PMOS
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Millions have been diagnosed with what was formally known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, since the 1930s. Last week, after a 14-year effort from researchers all over the world, the disorder was renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome,
The condition is now called PMOS, a change experts say better reflects its broader hormonal and metabolic effects.
Doctors are renaming polycystic ovary syndrome to PMOS in an effort to better reflect the condition’s symptoms. Learn more about the change and what it means for patients.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PCOS symptoms include increased acne and male-pattern hair growth, such as hair growing on a woman's chin or chest. (Photo: Getty Images) (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Polycystic ovary ...
PCOS is now PMOS: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Dr. Helena Teede, one of the doctors who pushed for the name change, spoke with CBC Radio's As It Happens about why we need to change other terms in women's health.