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New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

A global effort led by an Australian university has changed the name of a women's health condition that was wrongly believed to be all about ovarian cysts.

AAP · May 12

‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women

Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOS

The Guardian - AU · May 12

'Starve yourself': weight stigma harms health treatment

Doctors are accused of placing too much focus on weight when treating women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which researchers warn is affecting quality of care.

AAP · Oct 27, 2024