Irregular periods, acne and hair thinning? Doctor shares 5 signs of PMOS and explains when to get tested

Irregular periods, acne and hair thinning? Doctor shares 5 signs of PMOS and explains when to get tested

Learn from an expert about the signs of PMOS and when you should consult a doctor. 

Astaxanthin as a Possible Therapeutic Agent in Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) — formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS — is one of the most common hormone and metabolic disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting about 10% of women during their childbearing years.1 You might notice irregular menstrual cycles, acne, unwanted facial or body hair, weight gain, or difficulty becoming pregnant. If left untreated, the risk for Type 2 diabetes, abnormal choleste…

Why PMOS diagnosis is often delayed in women despite visible symptoms

PMOS symptoms can vary from woman to woman, making diagnosis difficult and often delayed. Irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, weight changes and fertility problems may be treated as separate concerns. Some women may have regular menstrual cycles or no visible polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound and still have the syndrome. Read on to understand why PMOS can remain undiagnosed for a long time and what makes recognising its symptoms chall…

Why acne, chin hair, and irregular cycles are more than an ovary problem

A condition named for the ovaries turns out to run through the muscle, the liver, and the pancreas. Insulin is the signal connecting them, and different organs hear it differently. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, reproductive endocrinologist and founder of the Montgomery Fertility Center, returns to walk through it. This episode is based on her article "How insulin drives polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome," published on KevinMD. You will hear why the…