From PCOS to PMOS: What does it all mean?

The landmark decision to rename Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS) reflects a global push for better understanding and care. Broadening the name from PCOS - a name that emphasizes the involvement and importance of ovarian cysts in the condition, to PMOS, which underscores the whole-body reality of the syndrome, aims to both better represent the condition to the public, but also emphasize the multi-system implications within a clinical context - that is, for patients and care providers. The new name validates the experiences of folks with PCOS / PMOS which can be diverse and represent a variety of signs and symptoms.