Will renaming this health condition lead to better care for women? (opens in new tab)

PCOS is a hormonal disorder that, according to the World Health Organization, affects 10% to 13% of women of reproductive age. It is estimated that more than two-thirds of those who have it don’t know that they do.The name of the condition has – in part – been blamed for the poor treatment many patients experience. Women’s health experts say the name is misleading and outdated. It is now officially being changed.Assistant science editor Donna Lu speaks to Nour Haydar about why polycystic ovar...