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PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here's why the renaming is important
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) after over a decade of discussion, with the change aimed at improving early diagnosis, holistic treatment approaches, and awareness of less common symptoms of this chronic hormonal disorder affecting millions of women.
PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here's why the renaming is important
After more than a decade of discussion and debate, polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. It's hoped the name change will mean earlier diagnosis, an approach toward holistic treatments and more awareness of lesser known symptoms of the chronic hormonal disorder.
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