PCOS / PMOS Dietitian in Austin, TX
PCOS has a new name. In May 2026, a global consensus renamed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), because the old name pointed at ovarian cysts and missed the hormonal and metabolic side of the condition. Same diagnosis, same care, new name. You will see both for the next few years, so we use both here.
Khan RD provides PCOS and PMOS nutrition counseling for people dealing with irregular cycles, insulin resistance, cravings, fatigue, and a pile of conflicting advice about what to eat. Our approach is weight-inclusive. We will not hand you a low-carb crash diet, and we will not make your body size the measure of your progress.
Work with a PCOS dietitian in Austin or through virtual nutrition counseling across Texas.
PCOS and PMOS Nutrition Counseling
What is PMOS (Formerly PCOS)?
PMOS is a common hormonal and metabolic condition. It affects about 1 in 8 women worldwide, and it shows up in every body size. Your physician diagnoses it, usually based on irregular or absent ovulation, signs of high androgens like acne or excess hair growth, and sometimes ultrasound findings. Insulin resistance is common, but not everyone with PMOS has it.
Food does not cause PMOS, and food alone will not resolve it. Nutrition is one part of care that can support your energy, blood sugar, symptoms, and relationship with food, alongside your medical team.
We We Help With:
Irregular, infrequent, or missing periods
Insulin resistance and prediabetes
Blood sugar swings, energy crashes, and intense cravings
Fatigue and low energy
Cholesterol and cardiometabolic health
Confusion about supplements like inositol, berberine, and "hormone-balancing" products
Chronic dieting, binge-restrict cycles, and disordered eating alongside PMOS
Missing periods when you are not sure if it is PMOS or underfueling (RED-S)
Eating and fueling for athletes and active people with PMOS
Recovering from years of restrictive PCOS diet advice
Support after a new diagnosis
Coordination with your OB/GYN, endocrinologist, or primary care provider
Our Approach to PCOS / PMOS Nutrition:
Most PMOS advice online is a weight-loss plan. We start somewhere else: what your body needs and what your life actually allows. Depending on your needs, sessions may include:
Reviewing your history, symptoms, labs, and current eating patterns
Building regular, satisfying meals and snacks that steady blood sugar and energy
Carbohydrate strategy without carb fear: fiber, protein, pairing, and timing
Adding foods instead of cutting them
Nutrition support around strength training and movement
Screening for disordered eating and chronic dieting
Reviewing supplements with you and your physician
Working with cravings, hunger, and fullness cues
Planning around work, budget, cooking skills, and cultural foods
[Nutrition support if you take metformin, GLP-1 medication, or hormonal birth control]
Coordinating with your medical team and therapist when appropriate
Our care is weight-inclusive and evidence-based. Weight loss is not the default goal and not a requirement for care. We focus on symptoms, blood sugar, energy, nutrition adequacy, and how you feel about food. Because PMOS and disordered eating overlap often, we screen for both.
PCOS / PMOS Nutrition Counseling FAQs:
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Yes, they are the same condition. PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) is the new name for PCOS, adopted through a global consensus in May 2026. Your diagnosis and treatment do not change. Both terms will be used side by side for a few years.
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The old name suggested the condition is about cysts on the ovaries, which it is not. The new name reflects that it is a hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect periods, blood sugar, skin, mood, and long-term health.
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Yes. A registered dietitian can help you build eating patterns that support blood sugar, energy, and hormonal health, sort through supplement and diet claims, and coordinate with your physician. We do not diagnose PMOS. Your doctor does that.
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No. PMOS occurs in every body size, and weight loss is not required for good care. We can focus on symptoms, blood sugar patterns, energy, and a weight-neutral approach to eating.
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Yes. Insulin resistance is common with PMOS but not universal. We can work on it as part of your care, and our diabetes and blood sugar nutrition support applies here too.
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Possibly. Underfueling can cause missing or irregular periods, and the two can look similar or exist together. Your physician sorts out the diagnosis. We assess your intake and training load, which is where our RED-S expertise helps.
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Yes. PMOS and disordered eating often overlap, including chronic dieting and binge-restrict cycles. We screen for both and treat them together when needed.
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Yes. Khan RD is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.