Most of us hear about PCOS (now called PMOS) when we’re younger, whether that’s during our teen years or in our 20s. So when symptoms show up in your 30s or 40s, it feels confusing. Suddenly your cycle is irregular, you’re gaining weight no matter what you do, you’re breaking out or losing hair, and […]
When you’re trying to understand what’s going on with your hormones, it’s really tempting to zero in on one single lab result. Maybe your testosterone came back high, your fasting insulin looks “normal,” or you’ve been staring at your LH and FSH numbers trying to figure out what they mean. But with PMOS, one number […]
If you have PCOS (now called PMOS), you already know that “just eat healthy” is useless advice. What does healthy even mean when your body handles insulin and inflammation differently than everyone else at the table? That’s the question I get asked most, and it’s exactly why I put together these PMOS friendly recipes. I’m […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone condition that affects women with the disorder in a lot of ways. Unforuntately, one of the best known symptoms of PCOS is infertility. Because of the hormone imbalances that often come with PCOS, conceiving, carrying, and delivering babies can be very difficult. It’s a heartbreaking journey that I’ve […]
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian sydnrome (PMOS), are in a constant battle with hormone balance. High androgens can lead to acne and excess hair growth. Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain. Imbalanced estrogen and progesterone can lead to irregular cycles. It feels like one frustrating, never-ending cycle. There […]
If you were diagnosed with PCOS, you’ve probably seen the headlines by now, and you probably have questions. The condition we’ve all known as PCOS has officially been renamed, and I want to walk you through exactly what that means for you. Not the clinical version, the real one, from someone who has been living […]
If you’ve been reading about PCOS (now called PMOS) for any length of time, you’ve probably run into the idea that there are different “types.” And honestly? It can feel confusing fast. One article swears there are four types, another lists five, and none of them seem to agree. Here’s the truth I wish someone […]
If you’ve been eating the same way you always have, moving your body, doing everything “right,” and the scale keeps creeping up anyway, I want you to know something. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not “doing it wrong.” Weight changes with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), can feel […]
The ability to breastfeed is one of our superpowers as women. It’s incredible how our bodies know how to create the perfect source of nutrition for our babies, adapting to their needs as they grow! For many women, breastfeeding is also a special time to bond with their baby, creating moments of comfort, closeness, and […]
One of the most common symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS – Formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome/PCOS) is irregular menstrual cycles. Though there’s a lot more to this condition than missing a period here and there, this is usually one of the first symptoms women with PMOS deal with. Many of us have […]
