Thursday, October 22, 2026
Midstate Medical Moment: Understanding PMOS
Gretchen Makai, M.D., Ob-gyn, UPMC Magee-Womens Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Irregular periods, infertility, acne, weight gain and mental health issues may seem unrelated, but they can all be symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The condition, formerly known as PCOS, has been renamed PMOS to reflect significant changes in how it is understood and how the diagnosis impacts the entire body. Recognizing the symptoms and having a better understanding of what PMOS is can
