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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve come across the term polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and found yourself wondering what it actually means, you’re definitely not alone. PMOS is the new name for what was previously called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This change in terminology reflects a much deeper understanding of what’s really going on in a PMOS body. […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) recently had a name change; it’s now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This is something I’m ecstatic about. Sure, it’s just a few words, but it represents something much bigger. For years, the metabolic side of PMOS was largely overlooked. Many women were told to simply “lose weight” to get […]
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can bring difficult symptoms every single month. Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, cravings, bloating, acne, and digestive issues are frustrating enough on their own. But for some women, periods become especially difficult because of two symptoms in particular: severe cramps and period pain. Not every woman experiences intense cramps during her menstrual […]
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 […]
The first sign you had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) probably came when you were a teenager. For many of us, that initial clue was irregular periods. While the girls around you had fairly consistent cycles, you were left waiting and wondering when your next period would finally show up. As you got older, those periods […]
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 […]
If you’re a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), I have good news for you. Though many symptoms of this hormonal condition can feel impossible to manage, you can turn things around naturally. No invasive procedures or long-term prescription use required! Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for improving our health and reversing […]
