Not Broken—From PCOS to PMOS: Your Guide to Hormones, Metabolism, Weight and Fertility

PCOS is one of the most common conditions affecting women — and one of the most misunderstood.

Many people are told they have PCOS but leave with more questions than answers. Irregular cycles, weight changes, acne, unwanted hair growth, and fertility struggles can feel confusing and disconnected. But they are not random. They are part of a larger pattern.

This book is designed to help you understand that pattern.

Written by a physician, this guide explains PCOS in clear, simple language, connecting hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, and ovulation in a way that finally makes sense. It also explores the emerging shift from the term PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), a name that more accurately reflects the complex hormonal and metabolic nature of the condition.

For many years, the name “polycystic ovary syndrome” placed the focus mainly on the ovaries, even though the condition affects far more than ovarian cysts alone. PMOS better captures the broader picture, including insulin resistance, metabolism, inflammation, hormone signaling, weight regulation, fertility, and long-term health risks.

By understanding PCOS through this wider PMOS framework, many symptoms that once felt disconnected begin to make more sense.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why your symptoms are happening
• How insulin resistance influences hormones and metabolism
• How to better understand your labs
• The different patterns of PCOS/PMOS and where you may fit
• What different treatment options actually do — and how to choose what’s right for you
• How to build a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and sustainable

More than anything, this book is about helping you feel informed, supported, and more confident in your next steps.

You are not broken.
You’ve just never been given the full picture.