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A disease caused by excess androgen hormones, leading to reproductive and metabolic issues.

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Today with David McCullagh
Why changing the name of PCOS to PMOS is a big deal for women's health

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

An irregular menstrual cycle, polycystic ovaries on ultrasound, and or a high level of androgen hormones in the blood.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

No, it's actually over-diagnosed by doctors, as some women may have polycystic ovaries on ultrasound without suffering from PCOS.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

And finally, the majority of people with polycystic ovary syndrome have insulin resistance or high insulin and may go on to develop type 2 diabetes.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS for short, is related to hormonal imbalances in women's bodies.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?