FFP 626 | What is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome? | The New Name for PCOS
About this episode
Lisa discusses the renaming of PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and its implications for women's health.
In this episode of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa down the landmark renaming of PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), published officially on May 12, 2026, following an 11-year global consensus process involving input from over 22,000 patients and clinicians. Lisa explores the rationale behind the name change, explaining how the term PCOS has long been criticized for implying a pathological ovarian condition when the underlying drivers of the syndrome are primarily metabolic and endocrine in nature. Drawing on her clinical experience and the framework she developed in Real Food for Fertility , Lisa offers a measured and informed perspective on whether renaming the condition will translate into meaningful changes in how women are diagnosed and cared for in practice. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here ! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM , the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship TM program! Apply now to join…
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Topics covered
- PCOS
- PMOS
- metabolic syndrome
- endocrine health
- women's health
- clinical experience
Keywords
- PCOS
- PMOS
- metabolic
- endocrine
- women's health
- diagnosis
- care
- Real Food for Fertility
Sponsors
Real Food for Fertility, Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship
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Organizations: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
Products: Real Food for Fertility
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