PCOS Has a New Name (PMOS) + 10 PCOS Myths, Busted

The Period Chats Podcast | Hosted by Kate Morton, MS, RDPCOS just got a new name — and it's a big deal. In this episode, Kate breaks down the shift from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), why it took 14 years and a global collaboration to make it official, and what it means for how we understand and treat this condition. Then Kate gets a little fired up busting 10 of the most common — and most damaging — myths about PCOS/PMOS nutrition, several of which she sees driving disordered eating patterns in her own clients.Why PCOS was renamed PMOS in The Lancet (May 2026), and what changes (and doesn't)Why the metabolic piece of PCOS has been overlooked for too longThe Rotterdam criteria and how PMOS is still diagnosed10 PCOS/PMOS myths, including:00:01 — Welcome back + what's on deck today00:40 — PCOS is now PMOS: the name change explained01:59 — Why the metabolic piece of PCOS matters so much02:45 — What stays the same: Rotterdam diagnostic criteria03:30 — Intro to the myth-busting segment04:16 — Myth 1: One PCOS diet fits all05:20 — Myth 2: Everyone needs low-carb or keto06:39 — Myth 3: Gluten and dairy must go08:07 — Myth 4: Low-fat is best10:03 — Myth 5: Weight determines insulin resistance10:45 — Myth 6: Weight loss cures PCOS11:10 — Myth 7: Supplements can reverse PCOS12:22 — Myth 8: PCOS = automatic infertility13:10 — Myth 9: Soy is bad for thyroid/PCOS14:14 — Myth 10: No sugar in perimenopause with PMOS16:30 — Wrap-up + what's coming next📅 Book a free discovery call: https://l.bttr.to/k7yxt🌐 Learn more / work with Kate: hormonerd.com📝 Reference: The Lancet, PMOS terminology consensus, May 2026If this episode was helpful, a 5-star rating or review helps more people find the show. New episode drops in two weeks with more on PMOS, and guest episodes kick off in October.