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New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS

The Guardian Health Friday 19 June 2026, 12:00 UTC By Tom Perkins 1 min read
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Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors sayNew research for the first time links prenatal exposure to Pfas “forever chemicals” with the development of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) later in life. PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is estimated to impact about 13% of women. Many cases are undiagnosed, and the disease’s cause largely remains a mystery.

Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say

New research for the first time links prenatal exposure to Pfas “forever chemicals” with the development of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) later in life.

PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is estimated to impact about 13% of women. Many cases are undiagnosed, and the disease’s cause largely remains a mystery.

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