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PCOS is now PMOS: Why 70% of women don’t know they have it
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The condition's new name is part of an effort to improve understanding and treatment. A condition affecting millions of women worldwide has undergone a name change.
A condition affecting millions of women worldwide has undergone a name change. The new term is intended to better reflect the nature of the disorder. Previously, the condition was often misunderstood as solely related to one part of the body. However, it is now recognized as a more complex issue. A significant percentage of women with the condition remain undiagnosed.
Further information about the name change and its implications is available. The condition's new name is part of an effort to improve understanding and treatment.
A global coalition is pushing for more research on the condition, including potential subtypes, over the next few years.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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