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Whether you're wondering if you have PCOS/PMOS, were just diagnosed, or have been living with it for years, start wherever you are.
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What is PCOS/PMOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), renamed in 2026 as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), is a common, lifelong hormonal and metabolic condition. It affects about 1 in 8 women and girls worldwide, and up to 70% may not know they have it.
It looks different in every body, which is a big reason it's so often missed or dismissed.
Sources: World Health Organization; The Lancet, May 2026.Common signs
- Irregular, infrequent or missing periods
- Extra hair growth on the face or body
- Acne, or thinning hair on the scalp
- Weight changes or insulin resistance
- Difficulty getting pregnant
You don't need every sign to have PCOS/PMOS, and only a clinician can diagnose it. If this list sounds familiar, you deserve to be taken seriously.
Care from people who know PCOS/PMOS.
Expertscape
A free tool that finds PCOS/PMOS physicians and experts based on their published research in PubMed.
Search ExpertscapeBefore your appointment
Write down your symptoms, when they started and how they affect your life. Bring the list, ask direct questions, and if you feel dismissed, it's okay to get a second opinion.
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Content on this site is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always talk with a qualified clinician about your symptoms and treatment.