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PCOS has a new name! — It’s PMOS
(Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)

Why? Because the old name never told the full story.

‘Polycystic ovarian syndrome’ makes it sound like the problem is only about ‘cysts’ in the ovaries.
But women with PCOS don’t actually have cysts.
And the condition affects much more than the ovaries.

PCOS can impact:
• hormones
• weight and metabolism
• insulin resistance
• skin and hair
• fertility
• periods
• mental health
• long-term risks like diabetes and heart disease

The proposed new name, PMOS, tries to reflect the bigger picture:
this is a whole-body hormonal and metabolic condition — not just an “ovary problem.”

A name change alone won’t change treatment overnight.
But better names can improve awareness, reduce confusion, and help women get diagnosed earlier and taken more seriously.

Been so busy surviving adulthood
that I forgot little me would have been proud of this life. 🩺✨

Sometimes we focus so much on stress, pressure, responsibilities, motherhood, careers, expectations…
that we forget we once dreamed of becoming exactly who we are today.

This one is for the younger version of me who just wanted to become ‘Dr. Sifat’ someday. 🤍

Show your childhood dream vs your current life!

When you’re invited as a speaker and have a 2 month old at home, you fix you under eye and show up! 🎤👶🏻🩵

More updates to come soon on the topic! Follow to stay updated!
Did you get your HPV vaccine yet?

Every 2 minutes, a woman somewhere in the world dies from postpartum hemorrhage — one of the leading yet preventable causes of maternal deaths.

Had the privilege of speaking on the latest PPH guidelines by FIGO during the Mission NEEEV webinar on 2nd April.

More than 50 healthcare professionals joined the session, reflecting a shared commitment to improving emergency care.

The discussion was enriched by valuable insights from senior experts
Dr Sharda Jain
Dr Archana Verma
Dr Tamkin Khan
whose experience continues to guide obstetricians across the country.

No woman should ever die while giving life to a newborn. Grateful to Mission NEEEV for organizing this meaningful academic interaction.

Swipe to see highlights from the webinar.






What is the one step you think saves the most lives in PPH management?

Are you making any of these common mistakes during your period? 🚨 Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with easy fixes!
👉🏻 Swipe to find out how to improve your period care game.
Tag a friend who needs to see this! 💕

♀️Change pads/tampons every 6–8 hours; menstrual cups should be emptied every 8–12 hours.

♀️Movement releases endorphins that reduce cramps.

♀️Period tracking apps: Clue, Flo, and Period Tracker.

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