PMOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was long ignored and underdiagnosed in women of reproductive age. After a years-long collaborative effort of researchers, healthcare providers and patient advocates around the world, this condition was renamed to describe it more accurately and is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The Endocrine Society’s press release on May 12, 2026 explains why.

PMOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, which refers to an inappropriate ratio in your reproductive hormones, often interfering with your ability to ovulate and have regular menstrual cycles. It can also be the cause of other changes in your body affecting hair growth and loss, weight gain, and diminished stress resilience. Metabolic imbalances are often linked to insulin resistance and put you at higher risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

The effect of this condition on your ovaries can lead to the appearance of “strings of pearls” on ultrasound, which is commonly observed but by itself not diagnostic and also not present in all women with PMOS.

In our work together, we leverage a PMOS-focused nutrition strategy that improves insulin response and helps bring your hormones into better balance. This can also improve your digestion and mood, not to mention increase your chances of conceiving naturally, if that’s what you are pursuing. Several botanical medicines and nutritional supplements have shown great promise in supporting women with PMOS, and we will advise and guide you on their use.

Many women with PMOS experience increased stress in their lives and find that acupuncture not only alleviates their symptoms but also helps them cope.