PCOS Is Being Renamed to PMOS: Here’s What Women Need to Know
June 4, 2026
For decades, the term Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been used to describe one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women worldwide. Yet many healthcare professionals, researchers, and women living with the condition have long felt that the name doesn’t fully reflect what PCOS actually is. Today, an international effort is proposing a new name: PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome While the change may seem small, it represents a major shift in how we understand women’s hormonal and
