PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) following a major international consensus published in The Lancet in 2026. The new name reflects that the condition involves far more than the ovaries alone, including insulin resistance, inflammation, hormones, metabolism, and fertility. This shift encourages a more personalised, root-cause approach to treatment that looks beyond symptom suppression and supports overall metabolic and reproductive health.

PCOS is one of the most common causes of fertility challenges, but gut health may play a bigger role than many people realise. The gut microbiome influences hormone balance, insulin resistance, and inflammation, all key factors in PCOS fertility. In this article, PCOS fertility nutritionist Julia Young explains how supporting gut health through nutrition and lifestyle can help regulate hormones, improve ovulation, and optimise your chances of conception.

Eggs are a brilliant fertility food, rich in choline for healthy conception and pregnancy. Not a fan of eggs? My High Protein Chocolate Granola includes them without the taste. Delicious with yoghurt, milk, or as a snack, it’s a nourishing, high-protein option to support balanced blood sugar and fertility. Vegetarian, can be adapted gluten & dairy free.