Support and resources
A few credible starting points on PMOS (still widely known as PCOS) for patients, families and clinicians. This is a small selection, not an exhaustive list.
Start here
The World Health Organization overview: what the condition is, how common it is, its symptoms, and why so many cases go undiagnosed.
A free, evidence based app and website designed with patients and PMOS experts, available in 15 or more languages and used in 186 countries. Includes a symptom tracker and a list of questions to bring to appointments.
Clinical guidance
The current international guideline, developed across 39 organisations and 71 countries, with the underlying recommendations and patient resources.
The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence summary for primary care: diagnosis, assessment and management.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine's summary of the 2023 international recommendations, written for clinicians.
Research priorities
Patient support organisations
The UK's PCOS charity. Beyond evidence based information and a large peer support community, Verity runs expert webinars, advocates through a dedicated parliamentary group, and helped set the patient led top 10 research priorities for PCOS.
A leading US patient support and advocacy organisation, with support networks, education and public policy work.
An Australian women's health organisation with clear, evidence based PMOS information, easy read resources, and tools for clinicians.