Millions of women with irregular periods to be offered checks under new NHS guidance

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Draft NHS guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence calls for millions of women experiencing irregular menstrual cycles to undergo screening for a chronic hormonal disorder.The recommendations target those with absent or disrupted periods who also display indicators of elevated male hormones, urging investigation for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).Approximately one in eight women across Britain is affected by the condition, representing up to four million individuals nationwide.However, a significant proportion remain unaware they have PMOS, prompting health officials to push for swifter identification and improved ongoing care for those already diagnosed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The condition was previously termed polycystic ovarian syndrome until international medical experts advocated for a revised name that better reflects its wider systemic impact beyond the ovaries alone.PMOS manifests through irregular or absent...

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