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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women
Health & SciencePBS News29 May, 03:55 amAtlasHour
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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women

There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Roughly 10% to 13% of women around the world are affected by a hormonal condition formerly known as PCOS. It's now called PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Stephanie Sy reports on how the changes could improve diagnosis and care.

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