Polycystic ovary syndrome has long been associated mainly with irregular periods, ovarian cysts and fertility concerns. But the condition can also affect insulin resistance, weight, heart health, diabetes risk and other systems throughout the body—one reason the new name PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is gaining attention.

Host Sandra Peebles talks with Baptist Health endocrinologist Dr. Priscilla Escalona Villasmil and obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Ingrid Paredes about what the name change means, how PMOS is diagnosed and why symptoms can look very different from one woman to another.

In this episode:

•  Why the condition is about much more than ovarian cysts 
•  Common signs, including irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth and hair loss 
•  How doctors diagnose PMOS and rule out other hormonal conditions 
•  What PMOS means for ovulation, fertility and unplanned pregnancy 
•  The connection to insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular risk 
•  Treatment options, including lifestyle changes, birth control pills, metformin, spironolactone and GLP-1 medications 
•  Why early diagnosis and coordinated care can improve long-term health 

PMOS is manageable, and a diagnosis does not mean pregnancy is impossible. Early evaluation by an OB-GYN and an endocrinologist can help patients address both reproductive and metabolic health.

Host:
Sandra Peebles
Award-Winning Journalist

Guests:
Ingrid Paredes, M.D. 
Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Priscilla Escalona Villasmil, M.D.
Endocrinologist 
Baptist Health