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PCOS Officially Renamed After 14 Years Of Research & ‘Inaccurate’ Misconceptions

"It might sound like it's just a simple name change, but it's seriously not."

Pedestrian.tv · May 13

PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to know

Global health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This change aims to better reflect the condition's broader hormonal and metabolic impacts, moving away from the misleading focus on ovarian cysts.

The Economic Times · May 12

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

A global effort led by an Australian university has changed the name of a women's health condition that was wrongly believed to be all about ovarian cysts.

AAP · May 12

Health sector falling behind in leadership imbalance

While traditionally male-dominated sectors such as engineering lead efforts to address gender inequality, healthcare providers are failing to promote women.

AAP · Dec 16, 2023

PCOS guidelines to focus on women's experiences with weight stigma

Draft international guidelines on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) highlight how weight stigma — being judged or discriminated against because of our weight — can prevent women from getting the proper treatment and support they deserve.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Decades apart, Yumi and Ellie share a story — one that links them to millions of Australian women

According to Australia's first-ever 10-year scorecard on women's health and wellbeing, Ellie and Yumi reflect two generations of women experiencing some of the highest levels of psychological distress we've seen in this country.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Australian women will need ‘more than 200 years’ to reach income equity with men

New report calls for urgent structural reform after finding women’s income and health have deteriorated in the past decade

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022