PCOS was renamed to PMOS on 12 May following concerns that the original term resulted in an undue focus on “cysts” and ovaries – when the syndrome in fact has a wide range of symptoms.

The fluid-filled sacs that can be present in the ovaries with PMOS are not in fact cysts, according to the NHS.

The International PCOS Network previously said it hoped the name change would improve understanding and help with treatment and diagnoses.

Williams said: “Hopefully lots of people out there who will be suffering with PMOS will get a diagnosis sooner and get more understanding from the healthcare professionals they see, from their family, from their support system.”

However, the baking star turned presenter said the delay in her diagnosis may have brought about her TV successes.

“I got quite emotional when I found out [about the name change] because I thought if it had this name back in 2013, would I have got a diagnosis quicker?

“If [the delay] hadn’t have happened, then so many other wonderful things wouldn’t have happened,” she said.