Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been rebranded as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This change aims to better reflect the hormonal disruptions associated with the condition, which affects about 1 in 8 women globally. Experts believe the new name addresses the inaccuracies of the previous terminology, focusing on metabolic processes rather than just ovarian cysts.
- ▪PCOS is now known as PMOS to better describe the condition.
- ▪The old name inaccurately suggested that pathological cysts were a central feature of the syndrome.
- ▪Studies indicate that individuals with PMOS do not have more ovarian cysts than those without the disorder.
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Health Reproductive Health Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS? Last week, a common hormonal condition that impacts millions of people got a new name. Tell us what you think about the change. By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 May 2026 in Opinion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now PMOS. (Image credit: PonyWang via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Last week, PCOS got a major rebrand.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
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