{"id":519078,"date":"2026-07-01T00:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/519078\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T00:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:18:12","slug":"women-with-pmos-should-have-yearly-nhs-checks-says-health-watchdog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/519078\/","title":{"rendered":"Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should have annual checks so doctors can spot the wide-ranging health issues that can come with this complex condition, says new advice for the NHS.<\/p>\n

PMOS, which affects around one in eight women, used to be known as polycystic ovary syndrome but was renamed in May<\/a> to better reflect the broad impact it can have across the body.<\/p>\n

The draft guidance issued by health regulator NICE<\/a> urges faster diagnosis along with better monitoring.<\/p>\n

PMOS is a major cause of female infertility. Symptoms can include irregular periods, excessive hair growth and weight gain.<\/p>\n

Despite between three and four million women having the condition in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, says NICE.<\/p>\n

It recommends the new annual checks cover not just the main symptoms, but also longer-term associated risks, such as diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle changes, as well as treatment, could help to prevent more serious illness, says NICE.<\/p>\n

There is no cure for PMOS but the NHS already offers treatments<\/a> to manage the symptoms, including hormone support and fertility drugs.<\/p>\n

The new guidance is clear that laser and light therapies for hair reduction is not recommended due to the cost.<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

Sharon had to wait over ten years to be diagnosed with PMOS [Sharon Manship]<\/p>\n

Sharon Manship has PMOS and was part of the committee that came up with the new guidelines after living with the condition for 30 years.<\/p>\n

She said she struggled to get a diagnosis despite having initially sought support in her early 20s for her symptoms. It took her more than 10 years to be told she had PMOS.<\/p>\n

“It was so disheartening to be told, until I was finally diagnosed in my mid-30s, that my symptoms were just part of being a woman,” she said.<\/p>\n

“My hope is that with this new guideline, people with PMOS will be taken seriously, diagnosed earlier and provided with evidence-based support and care from healthcare professionals from the outset, rather than having to go what I went through.”<\/p>\n

The guidelines recommend when to suspect PMOS, how to assess women and how to diagnose the condition.<\/p>\n

They also say PMOS should not be discounted in women who have been through the menopause.<\/p>\n

PMOS is thought to be more common in women of Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity, and healthcare professionals “should consider this when assessing symptoms”, NICE says.<\/p>\n

Living with PMOS can have a significant impact on mental health and quality of life too, and the draft guidelines say depression and anxiety are common.<\/p>\n

For those planning a pregnancy, advice on weight, diet, nutrition, exercise, sleep and mental health is recommended.<\/p>\n

Marie Anne Ledingham, consultant clinical advisor for women’s and reproductive health at NICE, said recommending a “simple” annual review was an “important step”.<\/p>\n

“This new guideline will help improve consistency of care, increase awareness of the condition, and support earlier diagnosis and management.”<\/p>\n

The draft guideline is open for consultation from 1 July to 11 August 2026, and NICE is inviting feedback from healthcare professionals, patients and the public. NICE expects to publish its final guideline on PMOS in December 2026.<\/p>\n

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