PMOS Workplace Talks: How Employers Can Support Staff with PMOS (PCOS)

Quick answer: A PMOS workplace talk is a short, expert-led awareness session that helps employers and teams understand Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as PCOS), how it can affect people at work, and the simple adjustments that make a real difference. PCOS Relief delivers these talks in person and online for UK organisations as lunch & learns, wellbeing-week sessions and manager briefings. Book a workplace talk here.

What is PMOS, and why does it matter at work?

PMOS, which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, is the new name for the condition long known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The World Health Organization estimates it affects around 8–13% of women of reproductive age, and that up to 70% of those affected remain undiagnosed worldwide.

The new name reflects what people living with the condition have said for years: it is not just about ovaries. PMOS is a whole-body hormonal and metabolic condition. You can read what our own community thinks about the change in our PCOS to PMOS name change survey results.

Because PMOS is so common, almost every employer has colleagues living with it, often without anyone knowing. Symptoms that can affect the working day include:

• Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
• Irregular, heavy or painful periods
• Anxiety, low mood and the emotional impact of visible symptoms
• Weight and metabolic changes, including insulin resistance
• Fertility treatment and frequent medical appointments

Most people with PMOS do not need big changes at work. They need managers who understand the condition and feel confident starting a supportive conversation.

What is a PMOS workplace talk?

A PCOS Relief workplace talk is a friendly, evidence-based session for staff, managers or HR teams. It explains PMOS in plain language, breaks down common myths, and gives practical ideas for creating a more supportive workplace. Sessions are designed to fit around the working day.

Talk formats

• Lunch & learn: a relaxed awareness session for all staff, ideal over a lunch break.
• Wellbeing week session: a talk built into your health and wellbeing calendar, women's health week or awareness days.
• Manager & HR briefing: a focused session on supportive conversations, reasonable adjustments and signposting.

Every talk can be delivered in person or online, and tailored to your sector and audience size. See all formats on our Workplace Talks page.

What will your team learn?

• What PMOS is, why it was renamed from PCOS, and how common it is
• The physical and mental health symptoms that can show up at work
• Myths and misconceptions that stop people seeking help
• Simple, low-cost workplace adjustments that help
• How managers can open a supportive, confidential conversation
• Where staff can find trusted support, including PCOS Relief's programmes

Why should employers invest in PMOS awareness?

Women's health is increasingly part of UK workplace wellbeing strategies, and awareness is the first step. A PMOS talk helps you:

• Support retention: staff who feel understood are more likely to stay.
• Reduce stigma: open conversations make it easier for colleagues to ask for help early.
• Strengthen your wellbeing and inclusion work: PMOS sits naturally alongside menopause and menstrual health initiatives.
• Equip managers: confident managers handle adjustments and absence more fairly.

Who has PCOS Relief worked with?

PCOS Relief has already delivered workplace sessions for organisations including Fletchers and ULIKE, helping their teams understand PMOS and how to support colleagues. Our team also runs community workshops across Scotland, which you can find on our Events page.

When is the best time to book a workplace talk?

Any time of year works, but these moments are especially popular:

• International Women's Day (March)
• PCOS / PMOS Awareness Month (September)
• Your organisation's health and wellbeing week
• Women's health or inclusion network events

Popular dates fill up quickly, so we recommend getting in touch a few weeks ahead.

How do you book a PMOS workplace talk?

1. Fill in the short enquiry form on our Workplace Talks page, choosing your format and audience size.
2. Our team will contact you to agree a date, delivery method and any tailoring.
3. We deliver the talk and share follow-up resources for your staff.

Staff who want ongoing support after the talk can also explore our HOPE PMOS course.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is a PMOS workplace talk?
Ans: It is an expert-led awareness session from PCOS Relief that explains PMOS (formerly PCOS), how it affects people at work, and practical ways employers can support staff.

Q2. Is PMOS the same as PCOS?
Ans: Yes. PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) is the new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The condition is the same; the name better reflects its hormonal and metabolic effects.

Q3. How long is a workplace talk?
Ans: Sessions are designed to fit around the working day, such as a lunch break or a slot in a wellbeing week. We tailor the length to your format.

Q4. Can talks be delivered online?
Ans: Yes. Talks can be delivered in person or online, so remote and hybrid teams can take part.

Q5. Who should attend?
Ans: Anyone can attend a lunch & learn. Manager and HR briefings are best for people leaders who handle conversations, adjustments and absence.

Q6. How do I book?
Ans: Complete the enquiry form on the PCOS Relief Workplace Talks page and our team will be in touch.

Bring PMOS awareness to your workplace

A single conversation can change how supported a colleague feels. Book a PMOS workplace talk with PCOS Relief today.