polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome)to better reflect what it actually represents.

May 14, 2026

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 14, 2026 Source:PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here’s why the renaming is important Reference:Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome)to better reflect what it actually represents.