Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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"My hope is that with this new guideline, people with PMOS will be taken seriously, diagnosed earlier and provided with evidence-based support and care from healthcare professionals from the outset."
— Sharon Manship , Activist
"This new guideline will help improve consistency of care, increase awareness of the condition, and support earlier diagnosis and management."
— Marie Anne Ledingham , Academic
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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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