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PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS, and it’s a momentous move
PCOS will now be known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), and for Alice Klein, who has the condition, it's been a long time coming
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The World Health Organization has officially changed the name of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. This change reflects a shift in understanding of the condition, which is now recognized as a multifaceted disorder affecting not only the ovaries but also other endocrine systems in the body.
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