08/06/2026
⚠️ 🚺 Women who have PCOS, now called PMOS, and even those who don't have it- Watch this video to have an idea of what PCOS is. PCOS is so much more, but this video does well explaining the main symptoms.
Then: PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Now: PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)
REASON "PCOS" HAS BEEN RENAMED "PMOS":
- Misleading "Cysts" 🚫:
Not all women with this condition have cysts, therefore the name is misleading
- Narrow focus 🔍:
The old name mislead others to think of it as a reproductive or gynecological issue only
- Systemic Impact 🚺:
PMOS affects the full body, not just the ovaries
- Better Care medical 🩺:
Now that the name has changed to highlight the multiple systems involved within the whole body, it will open up more opportunities for testing for the syndrome, allowing doctors from multiple specialties to test and diagnose it (Gynecologists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists, and Metabolic specialists). This means much easier and faster diagnosis and treatment for patients as well as a better understanding of what PMOS is and how it effects the body- reducing the stigma. You no longer need a "cyst" on your imaging to be diagnosed.
- Funding/Research 🧪:
The new name opens up new doors for more funding, testing, studies and research on the condition which we have all been hoping for 🙏
- Insurance Changes 💰:
Lastly and one of the most important as well is the effects this will have on the insurance world. The new name and class will (soon, but not yet), allow for coverage of insulin/Metabolic drugs like Metformin and GLP1's for treatment as it is no longer considered a "gynecological" diagnosis. Once the new medical codes are produced, insurances will start rolling them in. This takes time and will not be done all at once- gradually over the course of 3 years.
I am so relieved to hear this news! Share this with anyone you know that has PCOS- Now PMOS to fill them in on the good news! ❤️