Why PCOS is now called PMOS - BBC Africa

Polycystic ovarian syndrome - commonly known as PCOS - a condition affecting an estimated one in eight women worldwide, now has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Experts say the new name reflects the fact that the condition is not just a reproductive disorder affecting the ovaries, but a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that can impact multiple organs across the body. The BBC’s Gloria Achieng explores what the new name means. Filmed and edited by Gloria Achieng Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/