Why Has PCOS Been Renamed PMOS?
12 June, 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has recently been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following an international consensus published in The Lancet.
The previous name, PCOS, was considered misleading because it suggested the condition was primarily a reproductive disorder involving ovarian cysts. However, many individuals with the condition do not have ovarian cysts, and the condition affects far more than ovarian health alone.
The new name, PMOS, better reflects the complex nature of the condition. Experts hope this change will improve awareness, reduce delayed diagnosis, encourage more comprehensive care, and support further research.
This represents an encouraging step towards more holistic, person-centred care and greater recognition of the wide-ranging impact PMOS can have on overall health and wellbeing.
How Can PMOS Affect Health?
PMOS can affect multiple areas of health, including:
- Blood sugar balance and insulin resistance
- Weight regulation
- Acne
- Excess hair growth
- Menstrual irregularities
- Fertility
- Cardiovascular health
- Mood and mental wellbeing
How Can Nutritional Therapy Help?
Research suggests that nutrition and lifestyle factors can play an important role in supporting blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, hormone regulation, and overall metabolic health in individuals with PMOS.
As a nutritional therapist, I take an individualised, whole-body approach, recognising that each person may have different possible contributing factors affecting their symptoms. Nutritional therapy aims to support overall health and wellbeing through personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored to the individual.
Nutritional therapy may help support:
- Blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity
- Hormonal health
- Energy levels and mood
- Weight management
- Inflammatory processes
- Digestive health
- Ovulation and menstrual regularity
- Overall wellbeing and long-term health
Support includes personalised nutrition guidance, lifestyle recommendations, targeted supplements where appropriate, and practical strategies to help individuals make sustainable changes that fit their lifestyle.
Nutritional therapy is intended to work alongside medical care and is not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.
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