Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Medicine hosted the scientific meeting “What Has Changed from PCOS to PMOS?” on September 29, 2026. Organized jointly by the Departments of Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, the event brought together specialists to discuss current perspectives on PCOS and PMOS, with a particular focus on metabolic, hormonal, and reproductive health.
The meeting opened with remarks by Prof. Dr. Muhammet GÜVEN, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, and Prof. Dr. Fatih GÜLTEKİN, Rector of Lokman Hekim University.
Looking Beyond Weight, Hormones and Insulin Resistance
The first session was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif TERZİ and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tülay OMMA. Guest speaker Prof. Dr. Okan Bülent YILDIZ from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, delivered a presentation titled “From PCOS to PMOS: Beyond Weight, Hormones and Insulin Resistance.”
His presentation was followed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Meryem CEYHAN, who discussed PMOS in relation to menstrual irregularities and infertility, highlighting its relevance to women’s reproductive health.
The final scientific session was delivered by Op. Dr. Esra KAYA, who addressed current approaches to treating PMOS.
The program, coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif TERZİ, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tülay OMMA, Asst. Prof. Dr. Meryem CEYHAN, and Op. Dr. Esra KAYA, offered participants an interdisciplinary overview of the changing clinical and academic perspectives surrounding PCOS and PMOS.
