The long-term hormonal condition affecting one in eight women worldwide has a new name — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Long known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the term was increasingly considered misleading and scientifically inaccurate. Now, after years of international research, including contributions from Australian health experts, the renaming aims to better reflect the condition’s broader impact on the body. This explainer examines how PMOS extends beyond the ovaries, affecting metabolism, skin, reproductive and mental health. Hear from Australia-based women navigating life with a condition that still has no known cure.
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