06/27/2026
PSA: Don’t believe the influencers.
Everywhere I turn, I see social media accounts that perpetuate misconceptions and misinformation about PCOS (now called PMOS, btw).
So many tout “miracle” cures with dubious medical claims, tell people to cut out entire food groups, or swear that you need to follow a strict diet and exercise plan in order to “fix” your hormones. It’s just diet culture wrapped in a “healthy hormone” package. The truth is actually more balanced (and more sustainable) than that.
Here are some of the biggest myths about PCOS/PMOS I see.