182. Is It HA or PMOS? What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and Fueling

Hormonal health in female athletes is notoriously complex, and misdiagnoses around conditions like PMOS are far too common when conditions like Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) and PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly PCOS) are constantly discussed online. In this episode, Jenna and Lilly are joined by Joy Kim, MS, RDN, a PhD candidate researching this PMOS at Cornell University and another dietitian with Steady State Performance Nutrition.Joy walks through the crucial physiological differences between FHA and PMOS, explaining why an accurate diagnosis is essential for understanding the cause behind cycle irregularity. She breaks down how medical professionals evaluate and diagnose the condition, dismantling the pervasive online misinformation, viral "fixes," and fear mongering that often lead active women down the wrong path. Joy outlines current treatment recommendations, without falling into restrictive traps or compromising your training output.Whether you are trying to get to the root cause of your missing cycle, suspect you've been misdiagnosed, or simply want to learn how to cut through the wellness noise with actual science, tune in for an empowering, clinically grounded conversation on taking control of your endocrine health.The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionYou can find Joy @joykim_RDStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program