la manera en la que ariana grande literalmente se SOLTÓ el moño para volver a la cola de caballo y cantar 7 RINGS en pleno 2026 en the eternal sunshine tour 😭
𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗠𝗢𝗦:
A historic change in women’s health:
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) has officially been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) after 14 years of global collaboration involving experts, researchers, and thousands of patients worldwide.
The previous name was considered misleading because many women with the condition do not actually have ovarian cysts. Experts say the old term reduced a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder to only “ovaries” and “cysts,” contributing to delayed diagnosis, poor awareness, stigma, and inadequate treatment.
PMOS better reflects the true nature of the condition, including its effects on:
• Hormones and endocrine function
• Weight and metabolism
• Fertility and reproductive health
• Skin and hair changes
• Mental health
The condition affects nearly 1 in 8 women globally, more than 170 million people worldwide.
More than 50 international medical and patient organizations participated in the renaming effort, and over 22,000 survey responses helped shape the final decision. Experts hope this change will improve awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis, advance research, and ensure women receive more comprehensive care instead of having their symptoms dismissed for years.
A major step forward for women’s health, recognition, and patient advocacy.
https://t.co/WcuUgYfwbQ
#PCOS #PMOS #MedTwitter
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome honestly makes way more sense than Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Because this condition was never just about “ovarian cysts” or fertility.
Women with PCOS are at higher risk for:
-type 2 diabetes
-heart disease
-fatty liver disease
-sleep apnea
-high blood pressure
Yet so many women are never properly counseled about these risks or referred for appropriate care early enough. As a cardiometabolic physician, I meet women in their 50s and 60s dealing with advanced disease who tell me:
“I wish someone had warned me earlier.”
We minimized PCOS by treating it like a niche reproductive issue instead of the systemic metabolic condition it often is.