22/09/2026
September is PMOS Awareness Month. If you’re unsure what that is, PCOS or Polycystic O***y Syndrome, was renamed PMOS earlier this year.
Why the change? PMOS stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, to better show that it is a full-body condition.
The old name focused on ovarian cysts, but not everyone with the condition has them, and it never captured the full picture: hormones, metabolism, skin, mood, and reproductive health are all part of it. If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, nothing changes automatically – it’s the same condition, better understood, and diagnostic criteria and treatment pathways remain the same.
For fertility specifically, ovulation difficulties are still one of the most common reasons people with PMOS find it harder to conceive, and support – whether that’s lifestyle guidance, medication, or fertility treatment – is still tailored to the individual.
Whatever term is on your notes, our team is here if you’d like to talk through what it means for you.
