PCOS Got a New Name: PMOS with Dr. Allison Rodgers

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Why is PCOS being renamed? And what does the new name PMOS mean? Could irregular periods, acne, hair growth, hair loss, or insulin resistance be signs of a larger whole-body condition? And does a PCOS or PMOS diagnosis mean you will need IVF to get pregnant?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Allison Rodgers, reproductive endocrinologist, joins Dr. Lora Shahine for a hopeful, practical conversation about the shift from polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. 

They explain why the updated name better reflects the condition’s effects on hormones, metabolism, ovulation, fertility, and lifelong health, not simply the appearance of the ovaries. They discuss common symptoms of PCOS and PMOS, how the condition is diagnosed, and why it can affect people of every body size. 

Dr. Shahine and Dr. Rodgers also explore fertility treatment options, nutrition, exercise, and supplements. They get into long-term risks including diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and uterine cancer. Most importantly, they emphasize that PMOS is manageable, ovulation can often be restored, and there is plenty of reason to feel hopeful about building a family.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

[0:25] Meet Dr. Rodgers

[2:42] PCOS Becomes PMOS

[7:38] Testing and Diagnosis

[10:15] Fertility Outlook

[13:58] Long-Term Health

[18:37] Lifestyle Support

[22:32] PMOS Medications

[36:11] Supplements and Nutrition

[44:53] Supplement Safety

[49:06] Egg Quality

[52:55] IVF Necessity

[54:09] Teen PMOS

[58:08] Hope and Advocacy

Resources Mentioned:

drallisonrodgers.com

https://www.fcionline.com/doctors/allison-rodgers/

Bird and Be Supplements

Review Article on Supplements for PCOS/PMOS

@dr.allison.rodgers on Instagram and TikTok

This episode is sponsored by Bird and Be.

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This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.

Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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