PMOS (formerly PCOS)

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the newer NHS name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a hormonal condition linked to irregular ovulation, higher androgens and insulin resistance.

What does PMOS mean?

PMOS (formerly PCOS): Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the newer NHS name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a hormonal condition linked to irregular ovulation, higher androgens and insulin resistance.

How it is used in the Splash library

The most common cause is PMOS (formerly PCOS), which can also cause acne and irregular periods.
From “Hair and your hormones”
The NHS now calls it PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), a name that better reflects that it is about hormones and metabolism, not just ovaries.
From “PCOS (now PMOS): the friendly guide”
There is no cure for PMOS (PCOS), but there is a lot you can do about each part of it.
From “PCOS treatments: what the 2023 guideline says”
PCOS (PMOS)
From “Missing periods (amenorrhoea)”
Higher-than-usual levels, such as in PCOS (which the NHS now also calls PMOS), can show up as acne, extra hair growth or irregular periods.
From “Meet your hormones”

Where it comes up

Body literacyHair and your hormones4 min read · Deep dive ConditionsPCOS (now PMOS): the friendly guide6 min read · Deep dive ConditionsPCOS treatments: what the 2023 guideline says6 min read · Deep dive ConditionsMissing periods (amenorrhoea)4 min read Cycle basicsMeet your hormones5 min read · Deep dive Cycle basicsIrregular cycles: what is going on?4 min read Cycle basicsLate period? The common reasons4 min read Cycle basicsYour cycle is a vital sign4 min read Period careHeavy periods: what counts and what helps5 min read · Deep dive Apps & privacyHow accurate are period tracker apps?6 min read · Deep dive

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