Women with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS says

Symptoms for PMOS, previously known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, include irregular, very short, long or absent periods. Photograph: Science Photo Library/AlamyView image in fullscreenSymptoms for PMOS, previously known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, include irregular, very short, long or absent periods. Photograph: Science Photo Library/AlamyHealthWomen with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS saysPolyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to NiceAnna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondentTue 30 Jun 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUp to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, according to new NHS guidance.PMOS, previously known…

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