The name Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has caused confusion for years because ovarian cysts are not required for someone to have PCOS. What are commonly described as “cysts” in PCOS are actually ovarian follicles. Experts have raised concerns for years that the name doesn't accurately represent the complexity of the condition. This I can personally confirm. That is one reason the transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) feels meaningful to me.

Women’s History Month is not just a celebration of the past; it’s a call to recognize how far we’ve come and how much further we can go. It’s a time to reflect on the women who paved the way, the women who inspire me, and the responsibility I carry to honor that legacy in my own life.