The Medical Mistake That Affected 170 Million Women: From PCOS to PMOS
The Medical Mistake That Affected 170 Million Women: From PCOS to PMOS The Medical Mistake That Affected 170 Million Women: From PCOS to PMOS For 90 years, the wrong name shaped the wrong treatment for 170 million women worldwide. It’s time to look at the global reality behind the numbers, the core metabolic drivers of this condition, and how a change in perspective changes how we treat it worldwide. SECTION 1: THE GLOBAL BURDEN The scale of this condition is massive on a global level, yet a huge portion of it remains completely hidden. Global Numbers: 1 in 8 women worldwide has PMOS. Up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed their entire life. Many women globally have to visit multiple doctors over several years before getting accurate answers. If Ignored, It Leads To: Type 2 diabetes — 4x higher risk. Thyroid dysfunction — subclinical h...
