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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for women with PCOS (now PMOS) and those with type 2 diabetes. It helps the body manage blood sugar levels and insulin more effectively. This can help mask many of the metabolic and hormonal symptoms of PCOS, like irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, excess body/facial […]
