Democracy Dies in DarknessThe PCOS name change aims to reflect the full scope of the condition — and finally unlock the care women have been seeking for years.May 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDTToday at 6:00 a.m. EDTThere’s a new name for this health condition. Women hope it will help treatment. (iStock)By Danielle ZicklPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders out there, affecting about 170 million women worldwide and roughly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the U.S.Now, it’s officially getting a rebrand — and women living with the condition and clinicians are hopeful it will help more people get the care they need.
Women with this condition are often misdiagnosed. Its new name could help.
The PCOS name change to PMOS aims to reflect the full scope of the condition — and finally unlock the care women have been seeking for years.
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