What is polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)?
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is a health issue that causes high levels of male hormones in women It also causes ovaries to grow bigger and form cysts on them. If you have PMOS, you may be at greater risk of certain health problems.
PMOS can affect your cycle, skin and hair. It can also cause weight problems and health risks such as heart disease, sleep issues and mental health concerns. Women with PMOS may have trouble falling pregnant.
我的 全科医生General Practitioner do now to support me with my polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome?
Your GP will talk to you about your symptoms and discuss how to treat your PMOS. Treatment will depend on your symptoms and may change over time. Your treatment plan may involve:
- Using medications to manage your symptoms or help you to become pregnant
- Treatments for skin or hair problems
- 生活方式的改变
Most women with PMOS can still fall pregnant without medications. This means you need to use birth control if you do not wish to fall pregnant.
What will my GP do in the future to support me with my polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome?
If your symptoms have not improved after six months, your GP may refer you to a specialist. Your GP may also want to check in with you about your mental health.
If you want to fall pregnant, or are having trouble getting pregnant, your GP may refer you to a specialist.
Your GP may check your blood pressure, weight and heart disease risk each year
