Tag: PCOS
How can I stay motivated to eat healthily and the right way for PMOS? Sometimes I feel restricted and just want to eat whatever I want and then my body fights back. I am not sure how to change my mindset around food and eating for PMOS. Please help!
Updated 14 September 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! It sounds like you’re aware that your body feels better when you are making healthier choices which is good motivation right there. However, the more restricted you feel […]
Read more »I started my period last August (at 14 years old), but I haven’t had a period for the last 6 months. I am not sexually active, but I have some of the symptoms in your guide on Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Should I be concerned?
Updated 10 April 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. In young women, it’s totally normal to have fewer periods per year, especially for the first 2-3 years after starting your period. In the first […]
Read more »Why is the area around my vagina and in between my butt cheek so dark? Is there a cure for this? Also, that area around my vagina that is darkened is very itchy. Please help.
Updated 23 January 2019 under Ask Us.It is natural for the skin around your vagina and anus to be a bit darker than the rest of your skin; however, it shouldn’t be itchy. Sometimes changes or […]
Read more »Do all girls with PMOS need to diet?
Updated 6 September 2018 under Ask Us.Weight loss can be beneficial for girls with PMOS if they are in the “overweight” or “obese” BMI category and are at risk of certain metabolic or medical complications related […]
Read more »I have hair on my chest. Is this normal? Do other girls have hair like me?
Updated 13 June 2018 under Ask Us.Some girls have hair on their chest, around their nipples and/or on their belly area which can be perfectly normal. Extra unwanted hair that is dark and coarse is called “hirsutism,” pronounced: her-suit-is-um, and can […]
Read more »Does PMOS stop at a certain age? If yes, around what age?
Updated 18 May 2018 under Ask Us.Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a long term medical condition that affects about 1 out of every 10 young and adult women. PMOS doesn’t stop at a certain age; […]
Read more »Will I have to take medication if I get diagnosed with PMOS? I believe I have PMOS and am looking into getting a diagnosis this year, but I don’t mind not having my period and do not want to have to take medication that will give me my period. Do I have a choice or will I be forced to take meds?
Updated 22 January 2018 under Ask Us.You should always have a choice in your medical treatment and never be forced to take medicine. With that being said, if you have any of the usual symptoms of […]
Read more »I have PMOS and so does my aunt but she has children. Is infertility common among women with PMOS?
Updated 26 December 2017 under Ask Us.It’s important to understand that young and adult women with PMOS have a normal uterus (womb) and healthy eggs. Many women with PMOS have trouble getting pregnant but some have […]
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I was diagnosed with PMOS few months ago. I was asked to lose weight in order to regulate my periods and my blood sugar. I need a proper diet plan to do so. Can you suggest what I should eat and what not to eat?
Updated 23 March 2017 under Ask Us.While there is no “diet plan” for PMOS, there are some changes you can make to your eating habits in order to help regulate your blood sugar and potentially lose […]
Read more »What is PMOS?
Updated 27 December 2016 under Ask Us.Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. PMOS begins during a girl’s teen years and can be mild […]
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