Episode 11: The Top 5 PCOS/PMOS Myths

We have a big conversation for you this week—and a major update in the world of women’s health. **A quick note before you listen** We recorded this episode just weeks before the official renaming—so you’ll hear us refer to **PCOS throughout**, with a little teaser of what was coming 😉 **Breaking news!** Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been recently renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS). This historic change shifts the way we conceptualize the condition. For years, we have been discussing how PCOS/PMOS is much more than a reproductive condition.  In fact, at Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition we think of the condition as an endocrine or metabolic condition with reproductive comorbidities or symptoms. The renaming of the condition now finally reflects that.  **Poly** - multiple, many **Endocrine** - hormonal systems **Metabolic** - affecting or related to the metabolism (i.e. think insulin resistance and energy regulation!) **Ovary** - the reproductive component  **Syndrome** - cluster of symptoms  What the new name adds is that the condition impacts multiple bodily systems - including hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive - and it removes cysts from the name, as the condition was never actually about having cysts on the ovary.  This shift has been a long time coming—and it changes how we understand the condition at its core.  **In this episode, we cover:** - What this condition *actually is* (beyond the name) - How **diagnostic criteria differ** for adolescents vs. adults - The **top 5 myths** we hear all the time—and what the research really says This episode is all about cutting through the noise, challenging outdated narratives, and helping you understand PCOS/PMOS in a more accurate (and compassionate) way. **We want to hear from you** What myths or misconceptions have *you* heard about PCOS/PMOS? Let us know or tell us what questions you want us to cover in a future episode. Your support truly means the world to us. If this episode resonated, we’d be so grateful if you: - Subscribe to *Eat Kale & Cupcakes* - Leave a rating or review - Share it with a friend or client who could benefit We’re so excited to keep having these conversations with you.