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Via ColumbiaDoctors · July 21, 2026
PCOS is now called PMOS: what you need to know
Polycystic ovary syndrome has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its wide metabolic and hormonal effects, especially insulin resistance. It affects an estimated 10–13% of women worldwide and is often underdiagnosed.
Why we're spotlighting this
A rename that finally names the whole condition — a step toward the recognition and earlier diagnosis women with PMOS have long deserved.