What is PMOS? The condition formerly known as PCOS — explained
In 2026, the global medical community officially renamed PCOS to PMOS. Here's what changed, why it matters, and what it means for the women living with it — and the people who love them.
Condition guidePMDD: What her partner needs to know
This is not PMS. PMDD is a serious, clinically recognised condition that affects millions of women — and the people who love them often bear witness to its worst moments without understanding what they're seeing.
Condition guideEndometriosis: What her partner needs to know
Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK. The average wait for a diagnosis is almost nine years. The research shows it affects the people beside those women just as profoundly.
Condition guideHeavy menstrual bleeding: What her partner needs to know
HMB is the most common reason for gynaecology referral in the UK — and one of the most routinely minimised. Its most overlooked consequence is iron deficiency anaemia, which causes fatigue that persists all month, not just during her period.
Condition guidePerimenopause: What her partner needs to know
Perimenopause can begin in a woman's early 40s and last for a decade. 77% of women say their partners don't understand what's happening. This guide is an attempt to close that gap.
Condition guideMenopause: What her partner needs to know
Menopause is not a brief inconvenience. A 2026 study found that spousal support is a direct predictor of quality of life for postmenopausal women. Understanding what is happening is the most useful thing a partner can offer.
OverviewThe conditions men don't know about — but should
Six conditions. One shared problem. Women with serious hormonal conditions routinely spend years without a diagnosis — and the people beside them rarely understand what they're witnessing. A guide to all six, in one place.
Condition guideThe postnatal period: What her partner needs to know
The weeks after birth involve some of the most significant hormonal changes a woman will ever experience. A research-grounded guide for partners — covering what is happening, what to expect, and how to genuinely help.
PMDD: The questions partners actually ask
Why is it harder at home than at work? Can symptoms vary month to month? What does walking on eggshells mean — and is it normal? Five questions, answered honestly.
Partner FAQEndometriosis: The questions partners actually ask
Why does she seem fine some days and unable to function on others? How do we push for a diagnosis? Six questions, answered directly.
Partner FAQHeavy menstrual bleeding: The questions partners actually ask
Why is she so exhausted? What should I avoid saying? Is this something that improves? Six practical questions answered without judgement.
Partner FAQPMOS: The questions partners actually ask
What does PMOS mean day to day? Why the fatigue and brain fog? How do we talk about fertility? Five questions partners actually Google.
Partner FAQPerimenopause: The questions partners actually ask
How long does it last? Can it really start in the early 40s? Why is her mood so unpredictable? Four questions, answered directly.
Partner FAQMenopause: The questions partners actually ask
Why is she still struggling after her periods stopped? Should I encourage HRT? What is the anger about? Six questions answered honestly.
Partner FAQWomen's health conditions: The questions partners actually ask
How do I support her without making her feel like a patient? What do I actually say? Six general questions for partners of any condition.