What is PCOS and why is it now PMOS? Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know

Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what you need to know about the condition

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the long-term, complex nature of the condition. Picture: iStock

With polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) now being rebadged as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), we take a look at the condition and explore why experts have decided it is time for a new name.

What is PCOS/PMOS?