PCOSGurl (Ashley)

The name change to PMOS is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

Really important conversation about #PCOS to #PMOS name change, breaking down the behind the scenes and history of it all! I encourage everyone to take time to listen to this! angelagrassirdn.substack.com/p/unpacking-pm…

@Medscape The name change to PMOS is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

According ‌to a report in The Lancet, the new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian ⁠syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organizations to better reflect the ⁠condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts. The focus ‌on ovarian cysts has led to delays in diagnoses and fragmented care, while the new name aims to improve how the ⁠condition is detected, treated, and explained, the researchers said. Symptoms of PMOS include irregular or absent ​menstrual cycles, infertility, pregnancy complications, excess hair growth, acne, anxiety and depression, ‌weight ‌gain, obesity, diabetes and other disturbances in insulin, and cardiovascular disease. Tap the link to learn more about the ⁠transition to the new terminology. mdsc.pe/4uNjedR

@healing3oflife The name change to PMOS is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

One of the biggest problems with the term PCOS is that it made women feel like the issue was cosmetic or reproductive only. PMOS opens the door to deeper conversations around: • metabolic health • inflammation • blood sugar • long-term hormone support

@Godsx2023 @Rainmaker1973 The name change to PMOS is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

@Rainmaker1973 What’s exciting about PMOS is that it finally pushes doctors and researchers to think beyond just reproduction. We’re talking earlier detection, better metabolic screening, and more personalized treatment plans

PCOS has officially been renamed: a long-overdue change that better reflects the true nature of the condition. As of May 12, 2026, the global medical community has adopted Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) as the new name, replacing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This major update, detailed in a consensus paper published in The Lancet and announced at the European Congress of Endocrinology, follows more than a decade of extensive consultation involving thousands of clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates. The old name was widely criticized for being misleading, as it overemphasized ovarian cysts while downplaying the condition’s broader endocrine and metabolic features. The shift to PMOS is expected to benefit more than 170 million women worldwide by reducing stigma, improving awareness, and encouraging earlier, more comprehensive diagnosis and care. Major organizations including the World Health Organization and leading endocrine societies are now implementing the new terminology to promote holistic treatment that addresses the full spectrum of symptoms — from reproductive and metabolic issues to long-term cardiovascular risks. This rebranding represents a significant step forward in recognizing PMOS as a complex, multisystem disorder rather than a narrowly reproductive one. [Endocrine Society. (2026). Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: New name to improve diagnosis and care of condition affecting 170 million women worldwide. Endocrine Society News]

@fuqekgs @jasonryanmd Yes!!! Worldwide and includung The NIH less than 0.1% of funding is allocated to #PCOS #PMOS and up to 70% of patients remain undiagnosed! Although weve talked with #congress for #pcosadvocacyday over the past 10 years, legislation is slow to make change occur!

@jasonryanmd @PCOSGurl Genuinely I think issues stem with lack of research and funding compared to other conditions, and antiquated diagnosis, treatment, and management It's frustrating that so many patients need to advocate for themselves over and over without proper support 😭😭😭

New name for PCOS. The new name makes pathophysiological sense but, like all these name changes, will lead to more confusion than clarity. Some of us will use the old name and some the new. Notes over time will be inconsistent and confusing to providers. Patients will get lost in all the letters. I'm not sure this is a net positive change.

Posted on this ALOT on instagram!!! People were desperate for a change but how that will translate is a whole different story.. I dont think much consideration was placed on implementing the name change to prevent clinical chaos and patient uncertanty. Thanks for speaking up

PMOS/PCOS petition has over 54K signatures to hold steering committe and supportin organizations accountable for new name #PMOS @NYTHealth @Reuters @AP @washingtonpost @latimes @Telegraph @Independent @Newsweek @HelenBranswell @megtirrell @sarahkliff @AmerMedicalAssn @AMWADoctors

The name change to PMOS is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PMOS/PCOS petition has over 54K signatures to hold steering committe and supportin organizations accountable with new name #PMOS @DavidMuir @ABC @cnnbrk @CBSMornings @CBSEveningNews @FoxNews @BBCBreaking @maddow @GMA @TheView @NBCNews @NPR @USATODAY @drsanjaygupta @somedocs

@medic_updates Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS is now PMOS — a landmark global redefinition of one of the world’s most common endocrine disorders.

@LilaGraceRose Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

NEW: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) Affecting 1 in 8 women globally, the name change targets improved diagnosis, reduced stigma, and more holistic care for symptoms including irregular periods, infertility, diabetes risk, and metabolic issues.

@newscientist Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS will now be known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), and for Alice Klein, who has the condition, it's been a long time coming #Echobox=1778866536" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newscientist.com/article/252608…

@people Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS Will Now Be Called PMOS — Here’s What the Change Means for Millions of Women people.com/pcos-renamed-p…

@drpurplehwi Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS가 공식적으로 PMOS로 명칭 변경되었습니다. 5월 12일 《The Lancet》에 게재되고 유럽 내분비학회(ECE, Prague)에서 발표된 글로벌 컨센서스 결과입니다. ▪ 기존 명칭: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) ▪ 변경 명칭: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) 📌 명칭 변경의 배경 ‘Polycystic’이라는 표현은 수십 년간 임상 현장에서 혼선을 야기해 왔습니다. 실제로 이 질환의 초음파 소견은 난포낭종(follicular cyst)이 아닌, 성숙이 정지된 소형 난포(small antral follicles)의 다수 집합입니다. 이로 인해 환자뿐 아니라 비전공 의료진에서도 ‘난소에 터질 수 있는 낭종’으로 오인하는 경우가 반복되었고, 오진·과소진단이 이어졌습니다. 📌 새 명칭이 반영하는 것 PMOS는 이 질환이 산부인과적 질환이 아니라, 내분비-대사-생식-피부-정신건강을 아우르는 다계통 질환임을 명확히 합니다. 실제로 PMOS 환자의 약 85%에서 인슐린 저항성이 동반되며, 2형 당뇨병·비알코올성 지방간·심혈관 위험 증가와 직결되는 대사 질환입니다. 임상에서 대사 스크리닝이 충분히 이루어지지 않았던 현실에 대한 의학계의 반성이기도 합니다. 📌 이행 기간 향후 3년간 PCOS와 PMOS 두 명칭을 병용하며, 임상 가이드라인·의학교육·국제 질병분류(ICD) 등에 순차적으로 반영될 예정입니다. 전 세계 약 1억 7천만 명에게 영향을 미치는 질환인 만큼, 이번 명칭 변경이 보다 정확한 진단과 포괄적 치료로 이어지길 기대합니다.

@ABC Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short. Read more: abcnews.link/H2yoeZX

@AhmadRehanKhan Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗠𝗢𝗦: A historic change in women’s health: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) has officially been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) after 14 years of global collaboration involving experts, researchers, and thousands of patients worldwide. The previous name was considered misleading because many women with the condition do not actually have ovarian cysts. Experts say the old term reduced a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder to only “ovaries” and “cysts,” contributing to delayed diagnosis, poor awareness, stigma, and inadequate treatment. PMOS better reflects the true nature of the condition, including its effects on: • Hormones and endocrine function • Weight and metabolism • Fertility and reproductive health • Skin and hair changes • Mental health The condition affects nearly 1 in 8 women globally, more than 170 million people worldwide. More than 50 international medical and patient organizations participated in the renaming effort, and over 22,000 survey responses helped shape the final decision. Experts hope this change will improve awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis, advance research, and ensure women receive more comprehensive care instead of having their symptoms dismissed for years. A major step forward for women’s health, recognition, and patient advocacy. endocrine.org/news-and-advoc… #PCOS #PMOS #MedTwitter

@wsbtv Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS now called PMOS: What the change means for patients #Echobox=1778841103" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wsbtv.com/news/trending/…

@faith_nabushawo Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS now has a new name: PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). This update better reflects the full body reality of the condition not just ovaries, but metabolism, hormones, heart health, mental health & more. A name that finally sees how the condition affects the whole you. 💜

@Aisha_Asila Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

PCOS is now being referred to as PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. Honestly, that name gives better insight to what the conditions about. And does not reduce it to just a reproductive issue because it’s way more than that.

@ESEndocrinology @veritypcos Name change is a great start now we need to make sure patient care, diagnosis and treatments get updated and this change remains about patients! Join The PCOS/PMOS Petition over 54,800 have already signed!!! c.org/Mx5QyqLPSN #PCOS #PMOS

On May 12, at #ECE2026, global experts and patient advocacy groups announced a major renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), to reflect the multisystem nature of the disorder @veritypcos 👉 doi.org/10.1016/S0140-…