Polycystic ovary syndrome is now being called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) following global consensus on a new understanding of what is occurring medically. Dr. Molly McBride, an obstetrician-gynecologist, joins CBS News with more.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, condition that affects millions of women, gets new name
Polycystic ovary syndrome is now being called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) following global consensus on a new understanding of what is occurring medically. Dr. Molly McBride, an obstetrician-gynecologist, joins CBS News with more.
Published May 26, 2026, 3:08 PM
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