PCOS / PMOS

polycystic ovary syndrome, now also called PMOS

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A common hormonal condition, now also called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), that can show up in your cycle, skin, hair and metabolism. It's one of the most common reasons periods become irregular or far apart.

You might notice

periods that are irregular, far apart or missing
acne on your face, chest or upper back
extra hair on your face, chin or body
thinning hair on your scalp
weight changes that feel hard to manage
thick, darker patches of skin on the neck or armpits

Who can help

A naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner or women's health doctor is a good first stop. Acupuncture is often a gentle support alongside.

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Where it can overlap

Acne
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with acne. Established
Blood sugar
PCOS / PMOS is commonly associated with changes in blood sugar. Established
Hair changes
PCOS / PMOS can show up as hair changes. Established
Hormonal acne
PCOS / PMOS can show up as hormonal acne. Established
Irregular periods
PCOS / PMOS commonly shows up as irregular periods. Established
Missing periods
PCOS / PMOS can show up as missing periods. Established

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HA (hypothalamic)
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with HA (hypothalamic). Established
Underactive thyroid
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with underactive thyroid. Established
Skin changes
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with skin changes. Established
Inflammation
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with inflammation. Associated
Heavy periods
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with heavy periods. Established
Overactive thyroid
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with overactive thyroid. Established
After birth control
PCOS / PMOS can overlap with after birth control. Woo exploration

Established: well documented · Associated: linked, not a cause · Emerging: early research · Woo exploration: worth exploring, not yet sourced. A link isn't a cause.

Keep exploring

After birth controlThe shifts some people notice in the months after coming off hormonal contraception, like cycles finding their…Also in Hormones + cycle HA (hypothalamic)When the hypothalamus, the brain's hormone control centre, dials down the signals that run your cycle and periods…Also in Hormones + cycle Heavy periodsBleeding that soaks a pad or tampon every hour or two, comes with large clots or lasts longer than a week. It's…Also in Hormones + cycle

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A note from Woo: Body Map is here to help you explore and ask better questions. It isn't a diagnostic tool or a substitute for medical care. Relationships shown here represent areas that may be associated or worth exploring, not a diagnosis or statement of cause.

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