PMOS (Formerly PCOS): Understanding the New Name
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you may have recently started seeing a new name: PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. PMOS is the updated terminology for the condition previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The new name reflects a broader understanding of the condition and its effects beyond the ovaries. If you’ve been […]
What you need to know about testing women’s hormones
When a woman goes to the doctor and says “I think my hormones are all messed up” she may be given a requisition to test her hormones. When she’s told that her hormones are fine and brings the results to us, we often ask her to do them again. Here’s why: The day of your […]
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS, is a hormonal condition that affects a women’s ability to ovulate. The cause of PCOS is unknown, however we know that there is a strong relationship with dysfunctional sugar metabolism – namely insulin resistance or diabetes. Also, the use of valproic acid for seizures or bipolar disorder has been linked to […]
Why don’t I get a regular period?
Many women who skip months without a period have a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a condition that includes: high testosterone and DHEA-s levels causing acne, unwanted hair growth, and male patterned baldness ovarian dysfunction with often results in lack of ovulation, hence the long periods of time between periods and […]