PCOS is now PMOS: Why the name change and what it means
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) following a name change aimed at improving diagnosis and care.
Experts state the former name was misleading, focusing on cysts rather than the complex hormonal and metabolic issues.
PMOS affects weight, mental health, and fertility, with lifestyle changes and medication offering treatment.
- PCOS gets new name to help 3.1 million UK patients Devon Live —
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- ‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women The Guardian —
- PCOS, most common cause of infertility, being renamed PMOS to improve diagnosis and care The Globe and Mail —
- It’s the most common women’s endocrine disorder in the world. Why has an Aussie doctor just changed its name? Sydney Morning Herald —