PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) following a 14-year global collaboration.
• The renaming aims to address the misunderstanding that the disorder is solely related to ovarian cysts.
• The prevalence of the condition formerly known as PCOS in India is between 16% and 18%.
• PMOS affects approximately one in eight women globally, totaling over 170 million women.

Detailed Insights:

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Key Concepts Involved:

• Endocrine System: The collection of glands that produce hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
• Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
• Insulin Resistance: A condition in which cells do not respond well to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.