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The name PCOS is now being changed to PMOS. Experts believe the old name did not accurately reflect the full severity of the condition and its widespread impact on the body.

PCOS has been renamed PMOS.

PCOS Is Being Renamed To PMOS: A major change has been made worldwide regarding PCOS, one of the rapidly increasing hormonal problems in women. The name PCOS, which has been used for years, is now being changed to PMOS. Experts believe that the old name did not accurately reflect the full severity of the disease and its widespread impact on the body. In fact, it is being recognized that it is not just an ovarian problem, but a dangerous condition involving hormonal, metabolic, mental, and reproductive health.

Because of this, medical experts globally have decided on a new name. According to AIIMS doctors, the purpose of this change is to make both women and doctors understand that this condition isn't limited to periods and ovaries, but can affect many parts of the body.

What is PCOS or PMOS?

In this condition, women produce excessive amounts of androgen hormones. This can lead to more irregular periods, facial hair growth, acne, rapid weight gain, and many women experience pregnancy difficulties. Until now, the term PCOS was used because ultrasounds showed small, pimple-like structures around the ovaries, which were mistaken for cysts. However, doctors now say these are not true cysts, but rather incompletely developed follicles. Normally, several follicles form in the ovaries each month, one of which fully develops and releases an egg. However, in this condition, the follicles stop midway and fail to fully develop. These are visible as small, circular formations on ultrasound.

Why was it necessary to change the name?

According to experts, the term PCOS creates confusion in many cases. Many women don't have visible cysts, yet they still suffer from the condition. This delays diagnosis, and patients often struggle to understand the condition properly. The new term PMOS emphasizes that it's not just an ovarian problem, but a condition that affects the entire body. This includes hormonal imbalances and metabolic problems.

How does it affect the body?

According to doctors, this condition can increase the risk of obesity, high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, fatty liver, and heart-related diseases in women. Furthermore, ovulation problems in many women also increase the risk of infertility, pregnancy complications, and endometrial cancer. It also impacts mental health, with depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, and eating disorders being associated with it. Its symptoms are also visible on the skin and hair. Excessive facial hair, hair loss, and persistent acne are considered common signs.

What changes can happen in treatment and investigation?

The doctor says that while the name of the disease has changed, the treatment and diagnosis process won't change immediately. However, the new name will help women understand that this condition isn't limited to periods. Doctors will then focus their patient's evaluations not on formula or fertility issues, but also on blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other metabolic problems.