49. PCOS is Now PMOS: What This Historic Name Change Means for Your Diagnosis

Something groundbreaking just happened in women's health. The Lancet officially renamed PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)—and if you've ever been dismissed because you don't have cysts on your ovaries, or you've been sitting with a diagnosis that never quite explained how you feel, this episode will make a lot of things click.I'm breaking down why the old name was harmful, what PMOS actually means, and why a name change alone won't automatically get women better care. Because up to 70% of affected individuals remain undiagnosed—and that needs to change. I'm also sharing my personal journey of being dismissed by three providers over three years before finally getting diagnosed at 38, and what I wish I had known then.This is a huge win for women's health, but there's still so much work to do. Let's talk about what this means for you and how to advocate for yourself moving forward.In This Episode:What PMOS stands for and why this name change matters (hint: it's not just about cysts)The Rotterdam criteria and how PMOS is actually diagnosedWhy up to 70% of people remain undiagnosed—and the serious health risks that come with thatMy personal story of medical dismissal and why "lean PCOS" needs to stop being a thingHow to advocate for yourself and what questions to ask your provider right nowResources Mentioned:The Lancet paper on PCOS to PMOS name changeRotterdam criteria for PMOS diagnosisConnect with me:Sign up for my newsletter: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signupFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com