More women are starting to hear the term “PMOS,” which naturally brings up one of the most common questions I get as a registered dietitian specializing in the condition: “Who all actually has PMOS? And is it as common as research makes it seem?” The answer isn’t as simple as giving you one perfectly round […]
Watching more hair collect in your brush or circle the shower drain can feel alarming, confusing, and honestly, a little scary. Most of us are told it’s just stress, or genetics, or something we’ll grow out of. Sometimes that’s true. But there’s another cause that gets overlooked again and again, and it’s one I want […]
If you’ve ever finished a normal meal and suddenly feel like you swallowed a balloon, you know how frustrating bloating can be. And with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), figuring out why it’s happening isn’t always straightforward. PMOS bloating can be influenced by several factors, from digestion and food […]
Living with a hormonal condition like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), now called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), can feel like your body is running a program you never agreed to. But when you’re dealing with two conditions at once, and their symptoms overlap or even intensify each other, it can become much harder to figure […]
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but when yours don’t look like what you expected, it’s easy to wonder why. Maybe they’re narrower than average, sit farther apart, or never seemed to develop a fuller, rounder shape during puberty. If you have PCOS (now called PMOS), it’s only natural to wonder whether your hormones […]
If you have polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), your doctor may have said there are very few ways to manage the condition. More specifically, the most common recommendations are to get on birth control or lose weight. They may have even implied that you’re stuck with PMOS symptoms and to just “deal with them”. If […]
If you’re a woman managing the symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), you may know that diet plays a huge role in how you feel. PMOS doesn’t just affect your hormones; it also affects your metabolism! The truth is, your metabolic and endocrine systems influence one another. […]
Women take hormonal birth control pills for a lot of reasons. Of course, the most obvious one is to prevent pregnancy, but many women report using it for non-contraceptive reasons. In fact, doctors often prescribe the pill for things like acne, irregular menstrual cycles, period pain, and managing symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (formerly […]
One of the biggest challenges women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face is weight management. For many, maintaining a stable weight can feel especially difficult due to the condition’s underlying hormonal factors. Inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalances can disrupt normal metabolic function, leading to increased appetite, intensified cravings, fatigue, and, ultimately, weight gain. The […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age. Naturally, some of the most common symptoms have to do with reproductive health, including irregular periods, ovarian cysts, infertility, and even sexual dysfunction. That last one, Cysters often don’t discuss because of shame, modesty, or simply not realizing it’s connected to […]
