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POMOS Awareness Month

dnoticias.pt5 September 2026 at 19:30

Recently, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now called Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (POMOS). This new designation aims to better reflect the complexity of this condition that affects between 10% and 15% of women of reproductive age.

September is the month dedicated to POMOS awareness, when the goal is to raise awareness about the importance of understanding this syndrome properly.

Awareness is considered especially important in an era when misinformation about the topic proliferates, making it essential to provide correct information to affected women.

POMOS continues to be one of the main causes of female health problems, underscoring the need for greater research and medical attention to this condition.

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