The PCOS Name Change & Guidelines
Helena is here to talk about the new PCOS guidelines and the name change. We talked about her diagnosis and the complexity of it.
www.thefertilitypodcast.comDirect answer: There are credible reports around a PCOS name change led by Helena Teede, with coverage in May 2026 indicating “PMOS” as a proposed new name and ongoing guidelines work. I can look up the latest details if you’d like me to pull sources and summarize the announcements precisely.[2][6]
What I can share now
- Background: Helena Teede is a leading PCOS researcher who has driven international guidelines and efforts to improve PCOS care and terminology.[1]
- Latest naming discussion: A 2026 report suggests a global consultation led by Teede resulting in a proposed rename of PCOS to PMOS, published in Lancet and announced publicly in Prague around May 2026.[2]
- Guidelines context: Teede has previously led the development of the International Evidence-Based Guideline for PCOS and has discussed broader management, psychosocial aspects, and patient-centered care in related podcasts and interviews.[3][1]
Would you like me to fetch and summarize the full articles and official Lancet note, and provide direct quotes with citations? If so, I’ll pull the latest sources and present a concise timeline of the announcement, the rationale for the name change, and any implications for diagnosis and treatment.