From PCOS to PMOS: implications for contraceptive care and reproductive health

Nefise Nazlı Yenigül; Berna Dilbaz

doi:10.1080/13625187.2026.2712490

August 17, 2026The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care

From PCOS to PMOS: implications for contraceptive care and reproductive health

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To evaluate the clinical and reproductive health implications of transitioning nomenclature and diagnostic focus from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) toward a broader polyendocrine metabolic syndrome model.
Expert synthesis and narrative review analyzing evolving global consensus guidelines and diagnostic criteria.
Evaluation of endocrine, metabolic, and contraceptive management strategies in reproductive-aged women.
Highlights the systemic metabolic features, insulin dynamics, and cardiovascular risks that extend beyond ovarian morphology in affected individuals.
Identifies tailored contraceptive options that balance cycle regulation and androgen suppression with individualized metabolic risk profiles.

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Review explores the shift from PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic frameworks in reproductive-aged women, indicating needed adaptations in contraceptive care.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting approximately 10–13% of reproductive-aged women.The recent global consensus process proposing Polyendocrine ...

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