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What is the new name for PCOS?

The new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The renaming is meant to be more accurate and reduce stigma.

In the reddit thread of r/medicine, one commenter thinks it’s a “better name” but notes people will likely end up saying both old and new names together (e.g., “PMOS, formerly PCOS”).