@NobleRingleader @bmj_latest So sorry to hear about your experience, we wish it was rare for us to hear stories like this. We are so hopeful that this name change will in time shift this experience. Thank you for sharing
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Verity is a UK charity for the 3.1 million or 1 in 8 women & girls living with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) (PCOS was renamed on 12 May 2026)
London, UK Katılım Ekim 2008
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@veritypcos @bmj_latest Also the diagnoses took decades which could have been precluded by a simple hormone panel which many docs didn’t even offer as acc. to the ultrasound everything was alright. They all played a part in making me even sicker.
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Verity's Chair, Rachel Morman has written an editorial for @bmj_latest on why the name change from #PCOS to #PMOS matters for patients
bmj.com/content/393/bm…
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"First, do no harm. It is medicine's most foundational principle. Yet for decades, a four letter acronym has been quietly violating it."
Rachel Morman on why the renaming of polycystic ovary syndrome is a positive step #PCOS #PMOS
bmj.com/content/393/bm…
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Verity (PMOS UK) retweetledi
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-…
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Verity (PMOS UK) retweetledi
#PCOS → #PMOS. Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. A new name, a better understanding. 🙌#ece2026 @ESEndocrinology
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Verity (PMOS UK) retweetledi
Experts reach consensus to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), better reflecting the condition’s full health impacts.
Find out more 👉 spkl.io/6011ACDWW @ESEndocrinology #ECE2026
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Thank you @MichelleWelshMP and @APPG_PCOS this important change of name is nothing without the important implementation and advocacy being done by the appg for lasting change for patients
APPG on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)@APPG_PCOS
Our Chair @MichelleWelshMP has been a strong champion for improving awareness and understanding of PCOS in Parliament. The move to PMOS better reflects the complexity of the condition and the experiences of millions living with it. The APPG looks forward to continuing its work💜
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📢 PCOS NAME CHANGE! 📢
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the realities of the condition which affects 1 in 8 women.
My statement on this important step forward 👇
💜 @veritypcos
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@MichelleWelshMP Thank you so much for all support in action and change in England
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#PMOS is the new name for #PCOS it will allow for research and funding on this life long health condition
#ece2026 #PCOSNameChange
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PCOS has a new name. It will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). A change that accurately reflects the condition affecting 3.1 million women and girls in the UK. This is the largest global engagement ever for a medical name change.
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The new name for PCOS is being announced tomorrow at 10 am UK time. Alongside leading #PCOS experts, Verity will be on stage at European Congress of Endocrinology announcing the new name and what this means for patients. Stay tuned to our socials! #ECE2026 #pcosnamechange
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It’s incredible to see so many UK professionals involved in @aepcossociety on #PCOS #ECE2026 #becausehormonesmatter
@eka_melson @SandroGraca @Devicollab @DaisyPcos
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Very well presented!
DEVI Collaboration@Devicollab
Sumaya Osman presenting the BRIDGE Initiative—an evidence-based workshop co-created with @veritypcos, empowering uni societies to improve #PCOSawareness, reduce stigma & strengthen peer support @MaiarElhariry @drpunith @MeriDavitadze @unibirm_CMH @aepcossociety
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So much fantastic research going on with #PCOS
Androgen Excess Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society@aepcossociety
⚡ RAPID-FIRE TALKS (Session 2) 🎤 Christophe Richer dit Laflèche Université de Sherbrooke 🇨🇦 🎤 Martina Curcio University of Udine 🇮🇹 🎤 Tamara Baltic 🇬🇷 🎤 Saad Amer Nuffield Health Derby Hospital 🇬🇧 🎤 Jacob Short Karolinska Institutet 🇸🇪
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Thank you @SandroGraca for all you do in updates on the condition of #pcos and the @aepcossociety work
Sandro Graca@SandroGraca
🤩✨ My role at @aepcossociety has been extremely rewarding and I really need to thank the Board for trusting me 🙏 Special thanks to my PhD supervisors @BenefitOfDrKite & @alex_dallaway - along with the support from @wlv_uni @FEHW_Research @nhsuhcw @UHCW_RandD 🙌 #pcosresearch
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We are always grateful to attend the @aepcossociety updates to network with professionals and see the latest research updates on #PCOS
Sandro Graca@SandroGraca
🤩 Great start of the day already! 👉meeting colleagues, networking, and getting ready to learn about “Novel Therapies for the Treatment of PCOS” at the @aepcossociety 2026 Update Meeting #ECE2026 @veritypcos 🤩 @wlv_uni ✨ @nhsuhcw #pcosresearch @UHCW_RandD
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Verity (PMOS UK) retweetledi
The APPG on PCOS welcomes the renewed Women’s Health Strategy and its focus on prevention and integrated care.
As the focus shifts to delivery and implementation, we look forward to working with the Department to ensure it makes a tangible difference for people with PCOS.
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