AUG 17, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
From polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome: rationale, evidence, and implications of a global name change
Frontiers in Global Women S Health
An expert consensus opinion article evaluating the rationale for renaming PCOS to PMOS, supported by a global consensus process and evidence review, rather than reporting new primary data.
Reported
Prevalence of PCOS9–13%
Estimated individuals affected gl…170 million
Prevalence of insulin resistance…approximately 85%