The Economic Times

PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awarenesshere's what you need to know

Global health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This change aims to better reflect the condition's broader hormonal and metabolic impacts, moving away from the misleading focus on ovarian cysts.