29/05/2026
PCOS is transitioning to a new name: PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
This change follows a global effort led by Monash University, with the new name published in The Lancet and developed through years of collaboration with researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and international organisations.
Why the change?
Because PCOS was never just about cysts, ovaries or weight.
The name PMOS better reflects what many people experience: a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that may affect insulin resistance, reproductive hormones, skin symptoms, energy levels, mood, fertility, cardiometabolic health and long-term wellbeing.
At NutriBlooms, this is why we have always taken an individualised approach.
We do not assume the answer is simply “lose weight” or “cut carbs”.
Instead, we look at the whole person — symptoms, blood results, lifestyle, culture, food preferences, medical history, fertility goals, mental health and relationship with food.
There is no single “PMOS diet”. But there are evidence-based nutrition strategies that can support insulin resistance, blood glucose regulation, energy levels, cardiometabolic health, fertility and overall wellbeing.
This name change matters because language shapes care. People with PMOS deserve care that is accurate, respectful, holistic and personalised.
Save this post if you have ever been told PCOS/PMOS is “just about weight”.