PCOS was never just about cysts, and the new name PMOS finally reflects that.
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is now being renamed PMOS: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. This change matters because the old name made the condition sound like it was mainly about ovarian cysts, periods, and fertility, when in reality, PMOS can affect hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, acne, hair growth, mood, sleep, body composition, long-term diabetes risk, and cardiovascul