After 11 years, surveys of 22,000 people, and collaboration across 56 organisations, PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS — polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. The old name implied ovarian cysts that don't exist, delaying diagnosis in up to 70% of cases. The new name reflects the true hormonal and metabolic nature of the condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide.
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Condition reçoit un nouveau nom — une avancée pour 170 millions de femmes

THE GUARDIAN

Après 11 ans, des enquêtes auprès de 22 000 personnes et la collaboration de 56 organisations, le SOPK a été officiellement renommé syndrome métabolique ovarien polyendocrinien. L’ancien nom évoquait des kystes ovariens inexistants, ce qui retardait le diagnostic dans 70 % des cas. Le nouveau nom reflète la véritable nature hormonale et métabolique de la condition qui touche 1 femme sur 8 dans le monde.

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