Health
Global Effort Renames Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A long campaign has resulted in the renaming of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to PMOS, offering new hope to millions of women. This change aims to reduce confusion and stigma associated with the condition.
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The Guardian
Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOSAfter more than a decade of global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a condition that affects one in eight women – has been renamed.<
2026-05-12 09:00 UTC