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PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey advocate for changing the name of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to better reflect that it is not solely an ovarian condition. The proposed name change aims to increase awareness and understanding of the broader health impacts of the condition.
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