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HEALTHMay 12 · 19:48 UTCFOX NEWS

Name of common medical condition could be misleading patients, experts warn

The name of Polycystic-ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been changed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) due to its inaccuracy in describing the condition. PMOS affects one in eight women and causes a variety of symptoms, including irregular periods and weight gain. The name change aims to reduce delayed diagnosis and stigma.

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