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PCOS Renamed to PMOS in Medical Community

Updated 2026-05-12 12:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

The medical community has officially renamed PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), a change that has been long awaited by those affected.

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New Scientist

PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS, and it’s a momentous move

PCOS will now be known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), and for Alice Klein, who has the conditon, it's been a long time coming

2026-05-12 10:00 UTC