Could it be PMOS? Expert guidance on connecting the dots between symptoms
Learn how symptoms like irregular periods, acne, hair changes, and weight concerns may be connected, how PMOS (formerly PCOS) is diagnosed, and why the condition's new name matters.
Event Summary
Irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, thinning hair, weight changes, and infertility can seem like separate concerns, especially when they are addressed one at a time.
This session will explore how these symptoms may fit into a larger pattern, what patients can expect when talking with a provider about possible Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly called PCOS, and why getting to a diagnosis can take time.
We will also explain why the updated name matters and how it better reflects the condition as hormonal and metabolic, not simply an ovarian or fertility issue.
Speaker information
Emily (she/her) is a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with a rich background in providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Emily’s approach to health is grounded in individualized, person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care. She believes in meeting patients where they are, trusting that they are the foremost experts on their own bodies, and working collaboratively to ensure their voices are central to their care. By prioritizing active listening, thorough education, and shared decision-making, Emily ensures that each patient feels heard, informed, and empowered to take control of their health journey.
While Emily is well-versed in all facets of sexual and reproductive health, she has a particular focus on queer health, PCOS, fertility, perinatal mental health, and peri-menopause. Her personal experience with PCOS and infertility—navigating choices such as single parenthood through donor sperm, IUI, and IVF—shapes her empathetic approach. She is now happily childfree by choice and uses her experiences to support and advocate for others.
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Dr. Chevon Rariy is a compassionate physician specializing in endocrinology and women’s health, with a mission to empower women at every stage of life. With dual board certification in internal medicine and endocrinology, she uses a precision, data-driven approach to treat conditions like insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid disorders, menopause, and weight gain; which are often intertwined with complex gynecologic issues.
Dr. Rariy focuses on proactive, root-cause care that goes beyond symptoms, offering personalized plans that integrate targeted therapies, high-protein nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress management. She blends cutting-edge science with whole-person care, taking time to listen and support each woman’s journey to long-term health.