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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Laura Ungar · 15 August 2026 at 16:11
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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope - AP News
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A small but growing body of research shows that GLP-1 drugs often used to treat obesity may also work for the hormonal disorder known as PMOS. They are believed to help women with PMOS not only by promoting weight loss but also by improving insulin resistance…

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