PCOS is getting a new name, which is great, but it does not change much for me A short update for those of you who have not seen it yet - my social media feed was full of it. After years of advocacy from patients and researchers, PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. The new name better reflects what the condition actually is: a whole-body hormonal and metabolic condition, not just an ovarian problem. For Western medicine, this is a significant...

This is the last part in my series on supporting vulvodynia. What is Hui Yin? Hui Yin (Ren-1) is one of the most powerful points in Chinese medicine for pelvic and genital health. According to classical Chinese texts, its functions include regulating the entire genito-urinary and anal region, treating gynaecological disorders, and settling the mind. It also sits in one of the most intimate areas of your body - the perineum, midway between the opening of the vagina and the anus. which is...

I just finished posting a series of 5 Instagram posts about self-support for vulvodynia, pain in the vulva that lasts more than 3 months without a clear cause. Below you'll find the content of the first four posts. The fifth, explaining how to self-massage the acupressure point Hui Yin, felt important enough to deserve its own dedicated post, and it got one. Post One: Avoid Irritants One of the first recommendations in many Western medical approaches is to reduce potential irritants. Small,...