Will renaming PCOS help women get diagnosed? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service (opens in new tab)

Polycystic ovary syndrome \(PCOS\) is officially being reclassified as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome \(PMOS\)\. Symptoms can include irregular periods, fertility issues, weight gain, acne, excess hair growth and insulin resistance\. There is no cure\. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 The new name reflects growing recognition that the condition involves much more than ovarian cysts alone\. It’s actually a complex endocrine condition \(to do with hormones\) which affects th...