PCOS Circle

PMOS is the new name for PCOS. The care starts the same way.

PCOS Circle explains the hormonal and metabolic condition once called polycystic ovary syndrome, in plain language and with Indian food and routines in mind.

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How much movement are you getting?

90of 150–300 min a week

Some movement is better than none. Building towards 150 minutes is a good next goal.

One vigorous minute counts as two moderate minutes. Add muscle-strengthening on 2 non-consecutive days. Based on the 2023 International PCOS Guideline. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored. Read more.

In May 2026 an international consensus renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). It affects about 1 in 8 women worldwide (Endocrine Society, 2026).

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PCOS diet and lifestyle with Indian food

How much to move, simple strength work at home, building an Indian plate, and why no single diet is best.

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  • PCOS diet and lifestyle with Indian foodPublishedHow much to move, simple strength work at home, building an Indian plate, and why no single diet is best.10 min read
  • PCOS explained: symptoms, causes, diagnosisPublishedPCOS, now called PMOS, explained for Indian women: symptoms, causes, how it is diagnosed, the tests involved, PCOD vs PCOS, and the health checks that matter.7 min read
  • PCOS treatment optionsPublishedPCOS treatment options explained: lifestyle, the pill, metformin, anti-androgens, weight-loss medicines, inositol, and what to ask your gynaecologist.6 min read
  • PCOS and fertilityPublishedPCOS and pregnancy: your chances, when to see a doctor, how letrozole and other treatments help you ovulate, IVF, and how to stay healthy in a PCOS pregnancy.6 min read
  • PCOS, skin and hairPublishedPCOS facial hair, acne, hair loss and dark skin patches: why they happen, what treatments help, safe hair removal, and skin creams to avoid.6 min read

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