PCOS is now PMOS: A holistic approach to managing symptoms

Mini Episode 1 - airs June 9, 2026 The Wholistic Take: Health News and Trends through a Wholistic Lens The Wholistic Take is a podcast series on the Wholistic Matters Podcast. We explore the latest health news and trends from a wholistic health perspective. The Wholistic Take episodes are shorter in length for easier consumption and timely delivery. We track the latest health news and offer wholistic insights for you to use in clinical practice and for personal care. HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Betsy Miller, MS, CNS, RH(AHG), DCN-c In this mini episode, Dr. Daina Parent and Betsy Miller discuss the recent renaming of the condition formerly known as PCOS, know renamed PMOS. They cover what this name change means, why it's important and how it will affect women's healthcare going forward. Parent and Miller emphasize the importance of a holistic approach in managing PMOS symptoms, including lab testing, diet, herbs, nutrients, and lifestyle. Betsy Miller, MS, CNS, RH(AHG), DCN-c is a clinical herbalist and certified nutrition specialist with a passion for women's health, evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. Over the past 15 years she has devoted herself to building a clinical practice, cultivating critical research skills and teaching herbal medicine at the graduate level. She is the Clinical Product Support Manager at Standard Process and contributes digital education content for the Wholistic Matters website. Podcast Summary 1:35 PCOS is now PMOS – why is this news? 2:55 How the new name will help woman receive the proper diagnosis 4:33 LH:FSH Ratio – when and how to test for these 5:24 Supporting symptoms of PMOS including insulin resistance, ovulation, and hyperandrogenism 6:48 Lab testing, nutrients and herbs for blood sugar regulation 9:57 Menstrual Irregularities – individualized approach paired with labs, nutrients and herbs 14:11 Supporting hyperandrogenism and hirtuism 15:19 How to support fertility challenges 17:24 Diet and lifestyle recommendations for managing PMOS