Polycystic ovary syndrome is being renamed, reflecting the understanding that it is a metabolic disorder. It runs in families, with some similar symptoms showing up in male members.

https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/pcos-new-name-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-male-version/

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Why an ovary syndrome may get a new name: Men seem to have PCOS, too

A quiet effort to change the name of PCOS is nearing completion, driven in part by growing evidence of a male version.

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