| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 18, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 18, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pcos-has-a-new-name-what-does-that-really-mean/3937566/ |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, [ will now be known as
PMOS ][17] , Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, but why the change?
The hormonal and metabolic disorder affects as many as one in eight women, 170
million worldwide.
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