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The Lancet Just Renamed PCOS. For 170 Million Women, It Changes Everything

After 14 years of global consensus-building, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The new name captures what the condition actually is — and why 70 percent of affected individuals remain undiagnosed.

Priya Nair7 min read
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Vitex agnus-castus improved oxidative stress markers and insulin resistance in PCOS trial

A 12-week randomized controlled trial of 60 women with PCOS found that 5.8 mg daily of standardized Vitex agnus-castus extract improved antioxidant capacity, reduced insulin resistance, and lowered hirsutism scores compared to placebo. The trial was published in JBRA Assisted Reproduction in January 2026.

Priya Nair