Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS):
1.It is a complex hormone imbalance that affects reproductive health in a woman.
2.PMOS is formally recognized as a distinct disease entity in the classification systems of the World Health Organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new official name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), to better reflect the condition as a systemic, lifelong hormonal and metabolic disorder, rather than just an ovarian issue. It often causes irregular periods, hirsutism, and infertility, while increasing risks for type 2 diabetes, metabolic issues, and endometrial cancer.
Statement 2 is incorrect: PMOS is not yet formally recognized as a separate disease category by the World Health Organization or other global classification systems; it remains a research-driven conceptual framework.
Source: TH
