#242 PCOS Has a New Name: Meet PMOS (And What It Actually Means for You)

PCOS has had a rebrand — but unlike most rebrands, this one might actually be useful. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS. It’s certainly a mouthful, but the new name paints a much more accurate picture of what’s really going on: a complex, system-wide hormonal and metabolic condition rather than simply an issue with cysts or “problem ovaries.” Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been managing PCOS for years, or are simply won...