Written questions

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

2026-06-07 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL730 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the adoption across the NHS of the new name polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (previously polycystic ovary syndrome) and what steps they are taking to improve medical professional

Answer

The Government recognises the need to improve awareness of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and welcomes the renaming of this condition from polycystic ovary syndrome to PMOS, a change that reflects the multisystemic nature of the condition...