Karen Heslop
After two decades of intermittently lobbying for a name change, members of the medical community have finally gotten a new name for PCOS. For years, health experts and the people who’ve lived with the condition have felt that the name polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) didn’t quite embody the symptoms of the condition. That’s why it’s now being called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Here’s what you need to know.
Why PMOS is a Better Fit
The proposal to rename PCOS dates back to the 1990s. The process included surveys of thousands of healthcare professionals and people living with the condition. Based on their responses and information gleaned over the years, the U.S. National Institutes of Health recommended the name change in 2012. It was determined that PMOS would accurately describe what happens.
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