What PMOS & Endometriosis Reveal About Your Health with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis can affect far more than periods or fertility. What can irregular cycles, insulin resistance, inflammation, pelvic pain, painful sex, digestive symptoms, mood changes, and fatigue reveal about your whole body health, even when pregnancy is not the goal?

In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford joins SHE MD hosts Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, a world renowned OB/GYN, and women’s advocate Mary Alice Haney to explain the PMOS symptoms, testing, and treatment options patients often miss. They also explore why PMOS and endometriosis may coexist, how endometriosis can affect the entire body, why diagnosis is frequently delayed, and what to know about hormonal treatment, surgery, pregnancy planning, and fertility preservation. This conversation will help you recognize important symptoms and advocate for more comprehensive care.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Why Is PCOS Now Called Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)?

02:34 How Is PMOS Diagnosed?

05:59 Which Body Systems Does PMOS Affect?

08:14 What Is the Link Between PMOS and Insulin Resistance?

12:06 How Can PMOS Affect Mood and Inflammation?

17:32 Which Blood Tests Should Be Considered for PMOS?

24:00 What Should You Know About PMOS Before Pregnancy?

29:24 Can Metformin and GLP-1 Medications Help PMOS?

35:19 What Diet and Exercise Strategies Support PMOS?