Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
September is PCOS Awareness Month, making it an important opportunity to talk about a condition that affects millions of women, yet is still often misunderstood.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as polycystic ovary or metabolic syndrome (PMOS), can affect far more than periods and fertility. Hormonal and metabolic changes can contribute to symptoms including irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, hair loss, changes in weight, mood symptoms and difficulties with fertility.
In this live Q&A, Dr Louise Newson will answer your questions about PCOS / PMOS and explore what is happening hormonally, why symptoms can vary so much between women, and the different approaches to treatment and long-term health.
Topics will include:
๐ What PCOS / PMOS is and the hormones involved
๐ Common symptoms and why they occur
๐ The relationship between hormones, insulin resistance and metabolic health
๐ Periods, fertility and reproductive health
๐ The impact of PCOS / PMOS on mood and mental health
๐ Hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options
๐ What PCOS / PMOS can mean for your health as you get older
Whether you have a diagnosis, suspect you may have PCOS / PMOS, or simply want to understand your hormones better, this is a chance to ask Dr Louise Newson your questions and learn more about your options for improving your future health.
Topics covered: PCOS, PMOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS symptoms, PCOS treatment, PCOS hormones, insulin resistance, irregular periods, testosterone, fertility, womenโs health, hormone health, Dr Louise Newson.
September is PCOS Awareness Month, making it an important opportunity to talk about a condition that affects millions of women, yet is still often misunderstood.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as polycystic ovary or metabolic syndrome (PMOS), can affect far more than periods and fertility. Hormonal and metabolic changes can contribute to symptoms including irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, hair loss, changes in weight, mood symptoms and difficulties with fertility.
In this live Q&A, Dr Louise Newson will answer your questions about PCOS / PMOS and explore what is happening hormonally, why symptoms can vary so much between women, and the different approaches to treatment and long-term health.
Topics will include:
๐ What PCOS / PMOS is and the hormones involved
๐ Common symptoms and why they occur
๐ The relationship between hormones, insulin resistance and metabolic health
๐ Periods, fertility and reproductive health
๐ The impact of PCOS / PMOS on mood and mental health
๐ Hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options
๐ What PCOS / PMOS can mean for your health as you get older
Whether you have a diagnosis, suspect you may have PCOS / PMOS, or simply want to understand your hormones better, this is a chance to ask Dr Louise Newson your questions and learn more about your options for improving your future health.
Topics covered: PCOS, PMOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS symptoms, PCOS treatment, PCOS hormones, insulin resistance, irregular periods, testosterone, fertility, womenโs health, hormone health, Dr Louise Newson.










