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PCOS, now called PMOS, explained for Filipinas.
What it is, what a check-up really costs in pesos, and what actually helps. Evidence-based, in plain English and Taglish, and on your side.
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PCOS has a new name. Since May 2026 it is called PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Your diagnosis and treatment stay the same.
What changedThe Symptom Map
Where PCOS shows up in your body
It is not your fault. It is your hormones and metabolism. Tap a point to see what is happening and what helps.
Tap a point on the body
Each one explains a common PCOS symptom: what is happening, how common it is, and what helps. Use the filters to see which symptoms affect fertility or respond to lifestyle changes.
All symptoms on the map
Scalp hair thinning (Pagnipis ng buhok)
Thinning at the part line or crown, usually slow.
Read moreAcne that keeps coming back (Tagyawat)
Deep, often jawline acne that does not clear with skincare alone.
Read moreChin, face or body hair (Balbas o buhok sa mukha)
Coarse dark hair on the chin, upper lip, chest or belly.
Read moreDark velvety skin patches (Pangingitim ng leeg o kili-kili)
Darker, velvety skin on the neck, underarms or groin.
Read moreInsulin resistance and belly weight (Insulin resistance at paglaki ng tiyan)
Cravings, energy dips, and weight that settles around the middle.
Read moreIrregular or missing periods (Irregular o delayed na regla)
Cycles longer than 35 days, fewer than 8 a year, or months with none.
Read moreTrouble getting pregnant (Hirap mabuntis)
Fewer ovulations mean fewer chances each year, but it is treatable.
Read moreMood, anxiety and sleep (Lungkot, kaba at puyat)
Higher rates of depression, anxiety and sleep problems.
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What a care plan can look like
Illustrative examples written by us, not real patients.
Example
“My periods come every 2 to 3 months.”
- TVS or AMH
- 75 g OGTT
- Pill or metformin
Example
“I'm trying to get pregnant.”
- Ovulation check
- Letrozole
- Fertility specialist
Example
“My acne and chin hair won't quit.”
- Androgen labs
- Combined pill
- Spironolactone
Magkano ang PCOS check up?
What it really costs
Public hospital
₱450 to ₱1,250
OB consult and ultrasound at a government hospital.
Lab package
₱9,550
Hi-Precision PMOS comprehensive panel plus an OB consult.
Private hospital
₱5,000 to ₱13,700
OB consult and ultrasound at a tertiary hospital; labs extra.
Prices checked October 2026. Prices at Philippine drugstores and labs change often; confirm before you go.
See the full cost guideTreatments, honestly rated
Evidence levels follow the 2023 International Guideline. Monthly costs are from current Philippine drugstore prices.
- Healthy eating and movementFor everyoneModerate evidenceRecommended for everyone with PCOS, at any weight. No specific diet or exercise type is better than another.
- Combined birth control pillPrescriptionModerate evidenceCould be recommended for irregular cycles and hirsutism. No specific type is preferred. 35 mcg ethinylestradiol plus cyproterone acetate (Diane-35, Althea) should be second-line.About ₱487.45 to ₱540 a month
- MetforminPrescriptionModerate evidenceShould be considered in adults with BMI 25 or higher, and is preferred for metabolic goals.About ₱120 to ₱225 a month
- SpironolactonePrescriptionLimited evidenceAn anti-androgen that can be added for hirsutism or acne, always with effective contraception because of risk to a developing baby.About ₱720 a month
- InositolFood supplementLimited evidenceCould be considered based on personal preference, with limited clinical benefits. Experimental for fertility. A food supplement with no approved therapeutic claims in the Philippines.About ₱795 to ₱930 a month
- LetrozolePrescriptionStrong evidenceShould be the first-line medicine for ovulation induction when there are no other infertility factors.
Can I still get pregnant? Most likely, yes. Here is the step-by-step path.
Pwede bang mabuntis?Find a doctor who won't judge you
The 2023 Guideline says weight stigma is common and harmful, and asks doctors to recognise their own bias. You deserve respectful, guideline-based care. We are building a community-recommended directory of PCOS-friendly OB-GYNs and endocrinologists by city and HMO.
How it works
- 1Check your symptomsTwo minutes, private, in English or Taglish.
- 2Talk to a doctorBring a printable list of tests and questions.
- 3Get your planCompare treatments and real monthly costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is PCOS in Filipino?
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome, now called PMOS) is a common hormone condition. In Taglish: isang kondisyon sa hormones na nagdudulot ng irregular na regla, tagyawat, pagtubo ng buhok sa mukha at hirap mabuntis. It is common and manageable.
Magkano ang PCOS check up?
A basic check (OB consult plus ultrasound) is the cheapest route, and a full guideline workup with OGTT, lipids and hormones costs more. See our cost guide for every peso figure with sources.
Saan ako magsisimula, OB or endo?
Start with an OB-GYN. The guideline asks for a 75 g OGTT and lipid profile at diagnosis. If those come back abnormal, an endocrinologist is a good next step.
May PCOS ako, pwede pa ba mabuntis?
Yes, most people with PCOS who want a baby can be helped. Letrozole is the first-line medicine to help ovulation (2023 Guideline, Rec 5.3.1).
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). NHS, 2026.
- PMOS (formerly PCOS) Comprehensive Screening. Hati Health, 29 October 2026.
- Transvaginal ultrasound cost in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH, 2026.
- OB-GYN clinics in Manila and consult fees. ClinicFinderPH, 2026.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting or changing any treatment.
It is not your fault. It is your hormones and metabolism, and it can be managed.
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