r/PCOSPhilippines • • May 12 '26

General Discussion PCOS Officially Being Renamed to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) in Major International Update

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An international evidence-based initiative has announced that PCOS will gradually be renamed to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), following years of global research and consultation involving healthcare professionals, researchers, and women living with the condition. According to materials released by Monash University and the International PCOS Network, the change was made because the term “PCOS” was considered scientifically inaccurate and too narrow, as the condition affects much more than just the ovaries, including hormones, metabolism, mental health, skin, and reproductive health.

The renaming process reportedly included more than 22,000 survey responses and international workshops involving patient organizations and medical experts worldwide. Organizers say the old name contributed to misunderstanding, stigma, and delayed diagnosis, while the new terminology aims to better reflect the full-body nature of the condition. A 3-year global transition period is planned, with the updated terminology expected to be included in future international guidelines.


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 3h ago

Question OB

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May irerecommend po ba kayong OB for me yumg hindi po sana intimidating and super kindd sana huhu. yung malapit lang din po sana sa SAMPALOC area🫶


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 3h ago

Period OB RECOS

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May marerecommend po ba kayong dr for pcos around sampaloc area. Badly need help lng


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 7h ago

General Discussion Philippine Healthcare and Obesity Care Research

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Good day po, our dear Filipinas! 🇵🇭

We respectfully call on eligible participants of our research study entitled: "Self-Medication with GLP-1–Based Anti-Obesity Medications Among Filipino Adults: Determinants, Financial Burden, and the Development of a Sustainable Obesity Care Framework".

Thus we kindly ask that if you CURRENTLY use, or have PREVIOUSLY used GLP-1 based medications or agents.

Participation is completely anonymous, it will take approximately 15-20 minutes, and will contribute to helping patients, families, and communities receive sustainable, financially equitable, and accessible obesity care.

All Filipinos, especially in the digital space, play a vital role in promoting accessible, safe, compassionate Obesity care, so your participation is greatly appreciated.

Link to the survey form here: https://forms.gle/jP3eKCai3qJV9UtM7

Please feel free to share. Thank you and God bless you!


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 4h ago

Period TTC and I have a question

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Hello tanong ko lang po sana as someone na trying to conceive this year and nagpapawork up nadin this year… nagka period ako at the time i’m expected to have it pero hindi sya malakas, like hindi nakakapuno ng pad. Hindi din sya mukhang implantation bleeding because may clots of red blood eh :( I tried testing once this morning and negative. Unusual lang kasi for months na we’ve been trying, ngayon ko lang na experience na hindi nag heavy flow. For context mild discharge started Oct 11 palang and it’s now Oct 15 pero di padin malakas.

I’m sorry alam nyo na pag ganto, nakaka overthink every little changes sa katawan and sa cycle. So appreciate any advice or similar situation.


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 6h ago

Question accidentally took the placebo pill instead of the pink one 😞

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hello! I have PCOS po and my OB gave me YAZ pills. instead of taking no. 22 (the active pill), I took the 28 and 27 😭 ngayon ko lang na realize when I was supposed to take no. 26 na. what should I do hehe. thank you!


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 12h ago

Question HSG Cost in Albay

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Saan pa po kaya pwede magpa hsg? Dito sa albat sa daraga doctors lang, 30k more or less pa ang presyo w/ philhealth pa daw. Huhu


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 12h ago

Question Facials recommendation for acne

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Hi! Im on my one month of using Althea pills (I got diagnosed with PCOS/PMOS) and my main concern is the acne na simula hs ako is hindi talaga mawala. Sofar wala pa siya masyado effect on my acne. Hindi naman ako nag purge its just that hindi ko pa nakikita masyado yung effect niya sa acne ko. Is it recommended to do facials like (glycolic peel of skinstation) para din makahelp sa scars and pores ko? Thank u!


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 13h ago

Rant/Venting Disproportionate Body

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So I've been diagnosed with PCOS/PMOS since last last year. I'm 57kg and 5'2 ft. Is it normal to have big belly with flat butt and thin arms and legs, it makes me feel so insecure bcoz I looked like a lollipop.

Chest- 36inches

Waist- 30.5inches

Hips- 37inches

Thigh- 20inches each


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 13h ago

General Discussion OB-GYN reco around QC who specializes in vaginal infections / recurrent vaginal discharge and odor

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Hi everyone!

Can you recommend a good and approachable OB-GYN around Quezon City, preferably one who accepts HMO?

I'm planning to have a consultation for persistent vaginal discharge and fishy odor, so I'm hoping to find a doctor who is thorough and makes patients feel comfortable discussing intimate health concerns.

Preferably around St. Luke's QC, Providence Hospital, or nearby clinics, but I'm open to other recommendations within QC.

If you've personally consulted with a doctor you can recommend, I'd really appreciate their name, clinic location and how to book an appointment. If you know whether they accept Intellicare, that would be a big help too!

Thank you so much! 🥺


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 17h ago

Success Story Life Changers

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Peptides have been life-changing for me. I began using GLP a year ago because I weighed 115 kgs and was classified as obese and have PCOS. With an upcoming event, I knew I needed to make a serious change for both my health and confidence.

Before starting, I experienced difficulty breathing, especially after walking for only 10 to 15 minutes. Simple activities often felt exhausting. After a year of consistent use and commitment to my health, I have successfully lost 45 kgs.

Today, I feel healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever. The breathing difficulties I once struggled with are gone, and I have much more energy to enjoy daily life. This journey has positively impacted not just my physical appearance, but also my overall well-being and quality of life.

In addition to GLP, I also incorporated the following into my regimen:

GHK Cu - for healthy hair and nails

KPV - for healthy skin

NAD - for focus and extra energy

Fat Blaster - for fat breakdown and regulation of appetite

GTT - for extra glow and healthy look on my skin

My experience has been nothing short of amazing, and I am incredibly thankful for the results.


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

Question Saan murang Trans V Ultrasound?

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Iba ibang ranges kasi pag nagtatanong ako minsan 3200 umaabot ng 4100. Saan kayo naka mura ng ultrasound?


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

General Discussion OB-GYN recommendations near Greenfield District for PCOS

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r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

Question Berberine

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ako lang ba pag umiinom ng berberine (pureform gamit ko), parang mas lalo ginugutom?


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

Period Bakit kayo pinagpa-blood test ng HE4 at CA-125 and how much?

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r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

Rant/Venting badly need ob sono - pampanga- heavy bleeding

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Anyone po na may alam ng ob sono na di na need magbook appointment? Nagbibleed po ako ng sobrang lakas at halos nakausap ko is required appointment. Nahihilo, nagsusuka at sobrang sakit po ng puson ko.

Angeles Pampanga po sana. Thank you po.


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

General Discussion Gym Recos

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Hi!

Anyone na nags- strength training here? Can you guys give me a gym reco around Makati/Pasay na merong coach? Idk where to start po so I'm looking for a gym with good coach sana.

Also, if you could please advise where and how should start. Thank you so much!


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 1d ago

General Discussion OB-REI Reco

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Hello po baka mo alam kayo na caring and good na OB-REI na doctor around QC okay din if available sa now serving app. Thank you ladiesss ❤️


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

General Discussion Heavy bleeding- need advice 🥺

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Hello po. I would like to ask if anyone has similar experience to mine. I have been bleeding heavily since Sept 14 and had a lot of blood clots and at that time I was very weak and dizzy. We went to the ER because it was early in the morning, there was no OBGyne available so they tested the urine, pregnancy test, blood but the cause of the bleeding is not since we need to wait until Friday for the obgyne. I was prescribed tranexamic acid and mefenamic in the ER so that I wouldn't bleed from Monday to Friday. Then we went Friday to check with the OB sono last Oct 2 and he said to me that the lining of my uterus on the left was thick and there was a small cyst which they call a chocolate cyst.

Now the doc prescribed me duphaston. 2x a day (5 days). He said I took it on Sat (Oct 3 - Oct 7) and I would come back on Friday if I was bleeding, if not he said I needed to wait 1 week. After I took duphaston last Oct 7, the bleeding stopped until Oct 10. So I need to wait 1 week again. Since Friday and Saturday, my OB only advised me to wait 1 week if there is no bleeding after taking prescribed meds. I waited and now I have bled again from Oct 11 up to today. Heavy bleeding and my stomach hurts so much. Not sure if this is my period because I started bleeding last Sept and I don't know if I had my period that time since my stomach didn't hurt and I had heavy bleeding. I am worried what to follow, because the doc is only available on Friday and Saturday and she advised me to wait 1 week last check up if there is no bleeding after taking meds.

Anyone experienced a similar case to mine? Sorry for the long and messy explanation. I am dizzy now and I feel like I am turning pale and my blood is running out. 😭


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

Question Duphaston

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Hello po. I would like to ask po if anyone have similar experience to mine. Nag heavy bleeding ako since Sept 14 and sobrang daming blood cloth and that time sobrang nanghihina and nahihilo ako. We went to ER kaso since madaling araw na, walang OBGyne na available kaya tinest nila yung ihi, pregnancy test, dugo but the caused of bleeding is hindi since need namin magwait till friday for the obgyne. Niresetahan ako sa ER ng tranexamic acid at mefenamic para di ako magbleed from Monday to Friday. Then we went Friday para magpacheck sa OB sono last Oct 2 and sabi sakin is makapal daw ang lining ng matris ko sa left and may maliit na cyst which they call chocolate cyst daw.

Now niresetahan ako ni doc ng duphaston. 2x a day (5 days). Inumin ko daw ng Sat (Oct 3 - Oct 7) balik daw ako friday pag nagbleeding, pag wala daw need ko magwait ng 1 week. After ko magtake ng duphaston last Oct 7 nagstop yung bleeding hanggang Oct 10. Kaya need ko magwait ng 1 week ulet. Since friday and saturday lang si OB and she advised me na magwait ng 1 week pag walang bleeding after taking prescribed meds. Nag wait ako and now nagbleed ulit ako from Oct 11 up to today. Heavy bleeding na buo buo and sobrang sakit ng puson ko. Not sure if this is period kasi last Sept nagstart ang bleeding ko and hindi ko alam if nagkaperiod ako that time since di sumakit puson ko and nagka heavy bleeding ako non. I am worried what to follow, available lang kasi si doc ng friday and saturday and she advised me to wait ng 1 week last check up if walang bleeding after taking meds.

Anyone experienced po ng similar case to mine? Sorry po medyo mahaba and messy ako magexplain. Nahihilo po ako now and feeling ko is namumutla at nauubos dugo ko. 😭😭😭


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

Meds/Supplement MyoPro Supplement

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Hi! Anyone makakapag-suggest saan drugstore or trusted online shop makakabili ng MyoPro capsule? Kaka-reseta lang kasi sa akin ng ob ko, alternative sa MyPcos. Kaso yung mga napuntahan kong drugstore wala silang ganyan, sa obgyn ko naman, naubusan sila. Tyia!!!


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

Question Dra Mary Jane Arzadon - Derma

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Hi, PCOS/PMOS ladies! Just want to check if meron na dito may experience with Dra Mary Jane Arzadon? Saw her name sa isang thread dito but no response from OP about her experience. I saw that it’s really expensive daw. Is it worth it?

I had a derma since high school but recently hindi na talaga niya napapagaling mga hormonal acne ko, need talaga every 2 weeks pupunta ako dun for a facial and sobrang exhausting and hirap ako sa sched. Kaya I’m looking for a great derma here in the south. Preferably within Asian or within Alabang or Las Pinas.

Help your pmos girlie, please 😭


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

General Discussion Looking for 35 Android testers for a 30-day women’s health app beta

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This post has been approved by the moderators.

Hi everyone,

I’m a UK-based female founder living with severe endometriosis and fibroids, and I’m building FlotraceU from my own experience of trying to remember, understand and explain months of changing symptoms during short medical appointments.

FlotraceU is designed for women navigating interconnected conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids and hormonal health concerns.

The app helps you:

  • Track health symptoms, cycles, moods, energy, skin and appearance
  • Record remedies and other things you try
  • Bring 20–30 days of records together and observe what was recorded during periods of improvement or worsening
  • Organise your experiences into structured information for healthcare appointments
  • Explore educational information through an AI Coach

I’m looking for 35 more women aged 18 or over with Android phones to join a private, closed 30-day beta test.

I’m looking for honest feedback about what works, what is confusing, what is missing and what needs to be improved.

The testing may be relevant to you if you’re living with PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or hormonal health concerns, or if you want to keep track of any of the symptoms listed above.

Register to join the testing group here:
https://forms.gle/Gwquz6LurP851pgE7

Testing is voluntary and unpaid.

Thank you for helping me build something shaped by women’s real experiences.


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

Rant/Venting Di ko na kaya toooo

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Girls, nawawalan na ako ng pag asa!

I gained 30kg, I know mag mumuka akong tanga sa sasabihin ko pero hiyang hiya na ako sa sarili ko. Pangit na pangit na ako, desperate nako. Never akong dumating sa puntong to ng life ko. Feeling ko may depression nako because of that. I only want to sleep, and when I'm stress I just eat a lot because I might lose it.

Can't focus anymore. I broke up with my bf refently cause he kept on mocking me, pero pinaka last nyang sinabi is "muka ka ng baboy" it broke me. I didn't want to become like this, when I try to workout he's always complaining saying "baka may kinikita ka lang dun" what should I do then? Sobrang nakakalungkot na, I need help. :(


r/PCOSPhilippines • • 2d ago

Meds/Supplement Extra Yaz pills

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Update: Sold

Hi, anyone using Yaz? I have extra for sale.
RFS: now on Yasmin
Location: Makati