Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a common hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect periods, skin, hair, fertility and longer-term health.
The newer name better reflects what we have long understood: this is much more than a condition involving the ovaries, and you don’t need to have ovarian cysts to have it.
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PMOS can look different for everyone. Symptoms may include:
PMOS can also be associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, making preventive health an important part of ongoing care.
There isn’t one single test for PMOS. Your GP will consider your symptoms, menstrual cycle and medical history and may arrange blood tests and, in some circumstances, a pelvic ultrasound. We may also investigate other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.
Treatment depends on your symptoms, stage of life and what matters most to you. This might include regulating periods, managing acne or unwanted hair, contraception, fertility planning, weight and metabolic health, or reducing longer-term health risks.
At Bronte Family Doctors, we take a whole-person approach to PMOS, looking beyond periods and fertility to your hormonal, metabolic and overall health.
If you have irregular periods or symptoms that could be related to PMOS, book an appointment with your GP for an assessment.
