Why was PCOS treated as fertility issue instead of metabolic disorder?

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• A condition long known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is now renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), especially as doctors push for greater recognition of its links to diabetes, obesity, hormonal imbalance and mental health issues, not just infertility.
• Sweta Kumar, Consultant OBGYN at Surya Mother and Child Superspeciality Hospital, said that the older understanding of PCOS focused too heavily on fertility and periods, while ignoring the larger metabolic impact of the condition.
• Read Full Story “PCOS was treated as a fertility issue for decades because it was most often recognised when it affected periods, ovulation or conception.
• Irregular periods, delayed cycles, acne, excess facial hair, weight gain or difficulty conceiving became the first point of consultation,” Dr. Kumar said.
• She explained that many women only seek medical help when they struggle with pregnancy or irregular periods, which shifted the focus mainly toward ovulation and fertility treatment.