United StatesBontle Moka-Moliki, a 32-year-old Black woman from Atlanta, lives with chronic pain caused by multiple health conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PMOS was recently renamed to better reflect its broader range of symptoms and potential presence in men. The condition affects approximately 5 million women and girls in the U.S., with Black and Latina women experiencing higher prevalence and more severe symptoms such as hirsutism, hypertension, and metabolic complications. These groups also face significant barriers to healthcare access, delayed diagnoses, and lower rates of health insurance coverage. Experts believe the renaming of PCOS to PMOS could improve awareness and lead to earlier detection and treatment, particularly for marginalized communities who have historically been overlooked.
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