PCOS Is Now PMOS: Here's What the New Name Means

PCOS name change, PMOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome new name, and PMOS explained are some of the most searched questions since the landmark May 2026 Lancet announcement. If you've ever wondered what PCOS is really called now, what PMOS means for your health, or whether this name change affects your diagnosis and treatment, this video is for you. In this episode, I break down why PCOS was renamed to PMOS, what the new name actually means, and what every woman with this condition needs to know right now. In this video, you'll learn: • Why was PCOS officially renamed PMOS in 2026 • What PMOS stands for, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome explained • How the PCOS name change was announced in the Lancet medical journal • Why the old name "polycystic ovarian syndrome" was always misleading • What the new name PMOS means for your hormones and metabolism • How PMOS impacts more than just your ovaries and fertility • The diagnostic criteria for PMOS: what stays the same and what changes • Why PMOS affects 1 in 8 women and over 170 million people worldwide • The 3-year grace period, can doctors still use PCOS during the transition? • Long-term health risks of PMOS, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health • 3 questions to ask your doctor about your PMOS diagnosis today Understanding the PCOS to PMOS name change, what polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for your long-term health, and how this update impacts your care can reduce confusion, speed up diagnosis, and open the door to better treatment. Whether you were recently diagnosed with PCOS, have been living with polycystic ovarian syndrome for years, are managing PMOS symptoms like irregular periods, acne, hair loss, or insulin resistance, or simply want to understand what the 2026 Lancet announcement means for you, this video gives you clear, evidence-based answers from a leading reproductive endocrinologist. ❤️Thanks for watching! 💌 Stay up to date with my NEWSLETTER (Free): https://drlorashahine.com/newsletter 📘 Download my EBOOK (Free): https://drlorashahine.com/answers-to-... 🎧 Listen to my PODCAST ‘Brave and Curious’ https://drlorashahine.com/podcast 📚 Check out my BOOKS on Fertility and Miscarriage https://drlorashahine.com/books 📝 Learn more from my BLOG and more resources at my website: https://drlorashahine.com/ 🖤 Let’s Connect: ▫️ EMAIL for collabs→ [email protected] ▫️ INSTAGRAM →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ TIKTOK →   / drlorashahine   ▫️TWITTER →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ FACEBOOK →   / drlorashahine   ▫️ LINKEDIN →   / lora-shahine-md-facog-baba0a16   Watch the video till the end and let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE and don’t forget to press the bell 🔔, like, comment, and share. 📚 Resources mentioned: • Teede HJ, Khomami MB, Norman R, et al. Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process. The Lancet. Published online May 12, 2026. • Endocrine Society. Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: New name to improve diagnosis and care of condition affecting 170 million women worldwide. News release, May 12, 2026. • Stein IF, Leventhal ML. Amenorrhoea associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1935;29:181-191. • Stein IF Sr. The Stein-Leventhal syndrome: a curable form of sterility. N Engl J Med. 1958;259:420-423. • Azziz R, Adashi EY. Stein and Leventhal: 80 years on. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016;214(2):247. • AJMC. PCOS Renamed PMOS in Landmark Shift Reflecting Metabolic and Endocrine Features. May 2026. • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). PMOS guideline in development. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/inde... • Cree MG, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Global Experts Rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. May 2026. ❤️Stay Brave and Curious ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University. #drlorashahine #pcos #pmos