PCOS is now PMOS: Why it matters for women’s health
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its nature as a hormonal and metabolic disorder. The change follows 14 years of international collaboration and aims to reduce confusion caused by the previous name.
Why it matters
The renaming is intended to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient understanding by moving away from a narrow focus on ovarian cysts.
Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome don’t have ovarian cysts, despite what its name suggests. Now renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), the condition is increasingly understood as a hormonal and metabolic disorder. Experts told CNA Women what the change means for diagnosis, treatment and long-term health.
The article reports on a medical consensus and name change based on expert testimony and scientific journals.
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