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PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS – and experts are calling it a huge step forward.

Previously known as polycystic o***y syndrome, the condition will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect what it actually is: a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder, not just a reproductive condition linked to ovarian cysts.

The change aims to tackle years of misunderstanding around PCOS symptoms, diagnosis and treatment – with campaigners hoping it could lead to earlier diagnosis and better care for millions of women.