How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Summary
Briony May Williams, a star of the Great British Bake Off, was diagnosed in 2013 with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a hormonal disorder formerly called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Her condition led her to start baking, which eventually helped launch her TV career, and she now hopes to raise awareness about PMOS to improve diagnosis and understanding.Key Facts
- Briony May Williams began baking after being signed off work due to illness in 2013.
- She was diagnosed with PMOS, a hormonal condition affecting ovarian function.
- PMOS was previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) until the name changed in May 2024.
- The name change aimed to reduce focus on "cysts" and better represent the range of symptoms.
- Common PMOS symptoms include irregular periods, high androgen levels (causing excess hair), and enlarged ovaries with fluid sacs.
- Williams manages her condition with medication and diet and returned to work two months after diagnosis.
- After competing in the 2018 Great British Bake Off, she became a TV presenter on shows like BBC One’s Escape To The Country.
- Williams hopes the new name will help others get diagnosed sooner and receive better support.
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