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Women hope renaming PCOS health condition could help millions of women worldwide

PMOS replaces PCOS to better reflect the condition's metabolic and endocrine nature, aiming to improve understanding and treatment.
Advocates say the new name could help more women receive timely referrals to endocrinology specialists.
NHS notes the condition affects up to one in 10 UK women and can involve irregular periods and weight gain.
Rochelle Lewis, diagnosed last year, described years of symptoms before confirmation and the impact on motherhood.
Shireen Forster welcomed the name change as a step toward recognizing the condition as a full-body issue.
Verity PCOS campaigns for over a decade and sees the name change as momentous for access to care.
The change could help more women gain awareness of the condition's endocrine and metabolic aspects.
Experts note PMOS emphasizes the metabolic risks, including higher diabetes risk later in life.
The story highlights personal experiences, including support groups and women seeking community.
The NHS and related groups emphasize diagnosis, referral, and access to endocrinology as key goals.

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