PCOS: The Signs Your Doctor Might Be Missing

NOTE: PCOS is now called PMOS, or Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.PMOS is about so much more than irregular periods or fertility. In this episode of SheMD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi breaks down the four major pillars of PCOS, and explains how they can all be connected.This is a deep dive into why PCOS is so often missed, the symptoms that can look different from woman to woman, the role insulin resistance can play, and why you don’t necessarily need high testosterone or polycystic appearing ovaries to meet the criteria for PCOS.Dr. A also explains how PCOS can affect weight, acne, hair growth, mood, brain fog, ovulation, fertility, and long-term health, plus what women and parents of teenage girls should know about getting properly evaluated.If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms could be connected, this episode is your PCOS deep dive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.