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PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
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Notable Quotes
"At different stages of your life you present in different ways."
— Colin Duncan , Academic
"It implies there are cysts in the ovaries."
— Colin Duncan , Academic
"Increased androgens will also make you more insulin resistant."
— Colin Duncan , Academic
"Because it’s a complex hormonal disorder, it’s not surprising that it’s not a single gene, but that many genes are involved."
— Stephen Franks , Academic
"I think probably it is a mixture of nature, nurture and prenatal programming."
— Colin Duncan , Academic
"The thought behind that is that one, there’s no cysts in the ovary, so it’s very confusing."
— Dr. Melanie Cree , Academic
"PMOS is associated with infertility problems."
— Dr. Sarah Hutto , Academic
Key People
Chelle Robotham resides in Florida, USA, and shares her thoughts on the name change of PCOS.
Prof Colin Duncan is affiliated with the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
A pediatric endocrinology expert at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
An expert with the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Professor Helena Teede led the initiative to change the name from PCOS to PMOS.
Jenef Ngombo is a 25-year-old UK resident sharing experiences regarding PMOS.
Stephen Franks is an emeritus professor of reproductive endocrinology at Imperial College London.
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PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
The Endocrine Society announces the renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition's complexity and improve diagnosis and treatment.
ITV News reports on the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, highlighting the emotional impact on women and the potential for improved diagnosis and care.
The Guardian discusses the global initiative to rename PCOS to PMOS, aiming to provide new hope and clarity for millions of women affected by the condition.
An explainer by The Guardian on the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, detailing the symptoms, treatment, and reasons behind the change.
OPB provides insights into the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, discussing the implications for diagnosis and care.
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