Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a very common disorder in women aged from adolescence to menopause. PMOS is not the same thing in every woman. The cause of PMOS is not well understood, but it is likely multiple elements lead to its development. There is most certainly an associated genetic component.
Symptoms
Many women may exhibit a variety of symptoms, but not all of the symptoms. Common symptoms include irregular or absent periods, excess hair (such as on the chin, upper arms, abdomen or chest). Many women with PCOS may exhibit weight gain or have difficulty falling pregnant. Women with PCOS have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and more commonly suffer anxiety and depression.
Treatment
Treatment of PMOS depends on what symptoms are causing problems for you. PMOS does not need treatment in its own right, but if you have it, you should have a heightened awareness due to medical associations such as sub fertility and diabetes.
We can help
If you’d think you may have this condition and would like to talk to us about how we can help, please feel free to contact us. You can also request an appointment online.
Further reading
Related symptoms
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Commonly caused by hormone therapies, including oral contraceptives. Persistent bleeding may be due to genital tract infections, polyps, or cervical cancer.
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Causes include endometriosis, infection, instability of the lining of the womb, ovarian cysts, perimenopause, PCOS, polyps, and early pregnancy.
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Periods that last more than 7 days. Causes include fibroids, polyps, hyperplasia or cancer of the uterus, PCOS, genital tract infection, and endometriosis.
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Women may have problems with tubal blockage, endometriosis, ovulation, egg numbers or quality. Men may have issues with sperm quantity or quality.