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The PCOS Symptom Map

PCOS (now called PMOS) affects more than your ovaries. Tap a point on the body to see what is happening, how common it is, and what helps.

Editorially reviewed on October 29, 2026. [TODO: medical reviewer] How we review

Quick answer

The most common signs of PCOS are irregular or missing periods, acne, and coarse hair on the chin or body. Many people also have insulin resistance, mood changes and trouble getting pregnant. You do not need every symptom to have PCOS, and having one does not mean you have it.

All symptoms on the map

  • Scalp hair thinning (Pagnipis ng buhok)

    Thinning at the part line or crown, usually slow.

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  • Acne that keeps coming back (Tagyawat)

    Deep, often jawline acne that does not clear with skincare alone.

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  • Chin, face or body hair (Balbas o buhok sa mukha)

    Coarse dark hair on the chin, upper lip, chest or belly.

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  • Dark velvety skin patches (Pangingitim ng leeg o kili-kili)

    Darker, velvety skin on the neck, underarms or groin.

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  • Insulin resistance and belly weight (Insulin resistance at paglaki ng tiyan)

    Cravings, energy dips, and weight that settles around the middle.

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  • Irregular or missing periods (Irregular o delayed na regla)

    Cycles longer than 35 days, fewer than 8 a year, or months with none.

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  • Trouble getting pregnant (Hirap mabuntis)

    Fewer ovulations mean fewer chances each year, but it is treatable.

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  • Mood, anxiety and sleep (Lungkot, kaba at puyat)

    Higher rates of depression, anxiety and sleep problems.

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How it works

Each point on the body is a button. On a phone, tapping it opens a card from the bottom of the screen; on a computer, the card appears beside the map. You can also use the keyboard: Tab to a point, press Enter to open it, and Escape to close.

The filters highlight symptoms that are most common, that affect fertility, that respond to medicine, and that lifestyle changes help. The full list underneath has every symptom in plain text.

The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, reflects exactly this map: several hormone systems (polyendocrine), insulin and metabolism (metabolic), and the ovaries.

This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting or changing any treatment.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the first signs of PCOS?

Usually irregular periods, persistent acne or new coarse hair growth, often starting in the teens or early twenties. Some people first find out when they have trouble getting pregnant.

Lumalaki ba ang tiyan ng may PCOS?

Insulin resistance, which is common in PCOS, can make weight settle around the middle. This happens at any body size and it is not your fault. Healthy eating and movement help, and the guideline says no single diet is best.

Is PMOS the same as PCOS?

Yes. PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) is the new name for PCOS, announced in The Lancet on 12 May 2026. It is the same condition with the same diagnosis and the same treatments. Both names will be used until the 2028 International Guideline update.

Sources

  1. Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Teede HJ et al., Fertility and Sterility (co-publication), 2023.
  2. Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process. Teede HJ, Bahri Khomami M, Morman R, et al. The Lancet. DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00717-8, 12 May 2026.
  3. Phenotypes of PCOS among Filipino women in a tertiary hospital. Bisquera et al., Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 2023.
  4. PMOS: symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic, 2026.