PCOS Is Being Renamed To PMOS: A major change has been made across the world regarding PCOS, one of the rapidly increasing hormonal problems in women. The name of PCOS, which has been in use for years, is now being changed to PMOS. Experts believe that the old name did not properly reflect the full seriousness of this disease and its widespread impact on the body. In fact, it is believed that this is not just a problem related to ovaries, but a dangerous condition related to hormonal, metabolic, mental and reproductive health.

For this reason, medical experts at the global level have decided on its new name. According to AIIMS doctors, the purpose of this change is to make both women and doctors understand that this disease is not limited to the ovaries only during periods, but it can affect many parts of the body.

After all, what is PCOS or PMOS?

In this situation, androgen hormone starts being produced in excess in women. Due to this, periods become more irregular. Hair starts growing on the face, acne may increase, weight increases rapidly and many women face problems in pregnancy. Till now the name PCOS was used because small grain-like structures were visible around the ovaries in ultrasound, which were mistaken for cysts. However, doctors say that these are not real cysts, but incompletely developed follicles. Under normal conditions, every month many follicles are formed in the ovary, one of which develops completely and releases the egg. But in this problem the follicles stop midway and are not able to develop completely. These are visible as small spheres in ultrasound.

Why was it necessary to change the name?

According to experts, the name PCOS creates confusion in many cases. Cysts are not visible in many women, yet they have this problem. This delays the diagnosis of the disease and patients are also unable to understand it properly. The new term PMOS indicates that this is not just a problem related to the ovaries, but a condition affecting the entire body. At this time, along with hormonal imbalance, metabolic problems are also involved.

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How does it affect the body?

According to the doctor, this problem can increase the risk of obesity, blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, fatty liver and heart-related diseases in women. Apart from this, the problem of ovulation in many women increases the risk of infertility, pregnancy complications and endometrial cancer. It also affects mental health. Problems like depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, eating disorders are also considered to be related to it. Its symptoms are also visible on skin and hair. Excessive hair growth on the face, hair fall and persistent acne are considered its common signs.

What can be the change in treatment and investigation?

The doctor says that at present only the name of this disease has changed, the process of treatment and diagnosis will not change immediately. But the new name will help women understand that this disease is not limited to periods only. After this, after examining the patient, the doctor will pay more attention not only to problems related to formula or reproduction, but also to blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and other metabolic problems.

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Do Regular Periods Mean Hormones Are Balanced: Often women assume that if their periods are coming on time every month, then their hormones will be absolutely fine. Regular bleeding at an interval of 28 to 30 days gives them relief and it is assumed that everything is balanced inside the body. But the truth is that regular periods are just an external sign, not the whole picture. Let us tell you what experts say about this.

The hormonal system is very complex. In this, brain ovary, thyroid, adrenal glands and metabolism, all are connected to each other. Many times this system keeps the periods regular despite internal stress and imbalance. This is the reason why some women get their periods on time, but they have to face fertility-related problems, severe pain, mood swings or premenstrual problems.

What do experts say?

Dr Radhika Sheth, medical director of Luma Fertility, told TOI that it is common in medical practice that hormonal imbalance exists for a long time even in women with regular periods. They say that periods are just a result, whereas the hormonal process behind it is much deeper and sensitive. A common but overlooked problem is progesterone deficiency, called luteal phase insufficiency. In such a situation, the woman ovulates on time and her periods also remain regular, but due to insufficient progesterone, the pregnancy does not last. If testing is not done at the right time, this problem remains undetected for years.

Problem even in regular periods

Similarly, PCOS is often associated with irregular periods, but in its mild or metabolic form, many women have regular periods. Yet they may still have insulin resistance or mild hormonal imbalance, which affects egg quality and fertility. Even mild disturbances in thyroid or prolactin can weaken ovulation and hormonal support without affecting periods. Apart from this, constant stress, lack of sleep and irregular eating habits increase cortisol in the body, due to which the hormonal balance gradually deteriorates.

What things should not be ignored?

Doctors say that symptoms like sharp mood swings, painful periods, constant fatigue, swelling, low libido or emotional instability should not be ignored as normal. These signs indicate that even if periods are regular, the body is trying to create balance from within.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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