Things worth reading, cited and kind.
Short, research-backed articles from the team building Femvia. Every claim sourced, no clinical jargon in the first paragraph, no fluff.
What PCOS (PCOD) is, and why it's becoming PMOS
PCOS, PCOD, and the new name PMOS all point to one condition. A plain, kind explanation of what it is, how doctors diagnose it, and what it is not.
basicsHow PCOS (PMOS) happens: the hormone loop explained
PCOS isn't random. Insulin, androgens, and your brain's hormone signals feed each other in a loop. Here's how that loop works, in plain words.
basicsWhat to track with PCOS (PCOD): cycles, symptoms, labs
You can't track everything, and you shouldn't try. Here's the short list that actually matters with PCOS or PMOS, at home and at the lab.
basicsBalancing hormones with PCOS (PMOS), and why it matters
Four levers help most with PCOS or PMOS: movement, food, sleep, and stress. Here's what the evidence really says, and why hormone balance is worth the effort.
lifestylePCOS and movement: cycle-aware exercise that fits Indian life
The research on PCOS and exercise has more nuance than most apps surface. Here's how to think about movement that fits your cycle and your life.
lifestylePCOS-friendly Indian meals: what the research suggests
Western PCOS apps don't speak Indian kitchens. Here's what the research suggests for low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory eating that actually fits how you cook.
phenotypeAdrenal PCOS and cortisol: why rest matters
About a quarter of PCOS shows up as an adrenal pattern. The research suggests it responds to different things than the standard PCOS playbook.
cycleYour real PCOS cycle: why 28-day apps get it wrong
PCOS cycles can run anywhere from 21 to 120 days. Here's what that variance actually means, and why apps that assume 28 days mislead you.
phenotypeWhich PCOS phenotype fits your cycle?
PCOS isn't one condition. The published research describes four functional patterns, each with a different cycle and a different conversation to have with your doctor.
mental-healthAfter diagnosis: when PCOS feels like abandonment
You got a PCOS diagnosis. Then what? A guide to the first thirty days, written for the gap between the leaflet and a real plan.
privacyYour PCOS data stays on your phone: how encryption works
After the Flo settlement, period-tracker privacy stopped being a footnote. Here's exactly how Femvia keeps your data private, in plain language.