{
  "id": 9452553,
  "title": "AKUH urges women to see PMOS as a whole-body health issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/akuh-urges-women-to-see-pmos-as-a-whole-body-health-issue",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:47:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440916/akuh-urges-women-to-see-pmos-as-a-whole-body-health-issue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi saw the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) host a media roundtable on September to mark PMOS Awareness Month, featuring a discussion titled “PMOS: Beyond Periods and Pregnancy.” A 2026 study found that 48.5 percent of Pakistani women suffer from PMOS, a hormonal disorder previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Experts emphasized the need to view PMOS as a comprehensive women's health issue affecting various aspects of a woman's well-being rather than solely as an infertility problem. The name change to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in 2026 highlights the metabolic and hormonal drivers of the condition.\n\nAt the roundtable, health professionals challenged the notion that PMOS is exclusively about fertility. They presented PMOS as a complex, hormonal disorder impacting weight, skin, menstrual cycles, and emotional health, and linked it to severe, long-term health risks such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and depression. Despite these serious implications, PMOS is often misunderstood or self-diagnosed. Irregular periods do not always indicate PMOS, and it cannot be diagnosed solely through an ultrasound. Contrary to the belief that only overweight women develop PMOS, even lean or thin women in South Asia can be affected.\n\nTo ensure an accurate diagnosis, experts stressed the importance of a thorough medical assessment, incorporating a detailed medical history, clinical examination, and appropriate tests. Dr Asma Ahmed, a Consultant Endocrinologist at AKUH, highlighted that early detection and comprehensive treatment can lead to remarkable outcomes for women with PMOS. Dr Sumaira Naz, a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, added that common mistakes include women diagnosing themselves online or dismissing the symptoms due to embarrassment. She advised seeking medical advice for irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, or persistent acne instead of relying on internet searches. With the right guidance, most women can effectively manage PMOS and live full, healthy lives. This event reflects AKUH's ongoing commitment to raise public awareness about women's health and empower women to seek timely, credible medical advice.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) marked PMOS Awareness Month this September by hosting a media roundtable titled “PMOS: Beyond Periods and Pregnancy.” With a 2026 study revealing that an alarming 48.5 percent of women in Pakistan suffer from PMOS (Noland et al, 2026), AKUH specialists gathered with health journalists to unpack this common, yet widely misunderstood, hormonal…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}