16/06/2026
💙PCOS has been renamed to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and the reason for this change is significant.
👉The previous name implied that ovarian cysts were the primary issue, yet many women with the condition do not have them. Current research now frames PCOS as a broader metabolic and hormonal syndrome that can impact insulin resistance, energy levels, sleep, mood, weight, fertility, and cardiovascular health.
This shift underscores a crucial point: women's health is never "one size fits all," and a holistic view of the body is essential.
🍃As a Medical Herbalist, I believe this change is both welcome and overdue. My approach to treating this condition has always involved looking beyond the surface to find the root drivers. I focus on supporting metabolic balance and addressing insulin resistance through nutrition, herbal medicine, and considered lifestyle changes.
In my tailored treatment plans, I assess factors like gut health, stress, sleep, liver function, and nutritional status—incorporating laboratory testing when needed—to create a complete picture.
👉If you have PCOS, now PMOS—and feel your care has only scratched the surface, you're not imagining it. There is more to the story and much more that can be done.
To learn more or explore your own health picture, please feel free to get in touch.
❤️ Helen - Medical Herbalist, MNIMH.
Available at the Oundle practice on Thursday afternoons.📞01832 272527
