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May 12, 2026

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome After Global Consensus

After more than a decade of discussion, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) through a global consensus process involving patients and clinicians. The change affects a condition impacting approximately 170 million women worldwide and is expected to improve diagnosis and treatment.

May 12, 2026·8 sources
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  • ▪PMOS is also associated with psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
  • ▪Patients reported that under the old name, their non-reproductive symptoms were often dismissed and care was delayed until they sought to conceive.
  • ▪The name PCOS was deemed inaccurate as the condition does not cause an increase in abnormal ovarian cysts.

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Endocrine disorders1Global health consensus1Medical terminology and nomenclature1Metabolic health1Patient advocacy and involvement1Polycystic ovary syndrome1Reproductive health1Women’s health1

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