Why PCOS is being renamed to PMOS, and what it means for women's health

The common chronic hormonal condition affecting women has been renamed in hopes of improving healthcare and encouraging people to take it more seriously. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or most commonly known as PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The change stems from the widespread misconception that PCOS only involves ovarian cysts, leading to missed diagnoses and inaccurate treatment of the condition. Experts said the new name better reflects the disorder’s broader impact on the body, including hormonal and metabolic health, rather than focusing solely on the ovaries. “The thought behind that is that one, there’s no cysts […]... Keep on reading: Why PCOS is being renamed to PMOS, and what it means for women's health

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer