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The Hairy Chin Substack has arrived! PCOS was just renamed PMOS. Dental hygienist turned integrative health coach Christine Horton joins Spencer to unpack the name change and the oral-systemic health link that not many people are talking about. In May 2026, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) was officially renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) in The Lancet, after 14 years of research into a condition affecting one in eight women, 70 percent of whom go undiagnosed. Spencer and Christine, founder of Fusion Health Coaching, break down what the new name actually means for diagnosis, funding, and care. Then they go somewhere most PCOS conversations don't: the mouth. Christine's background is in dentistry, and she explains oral systemic health, the relationship between gum inflammation and A1C. It runs both ways: treating inflammation in the mouth can lower A1C, and lowering A1C can improve oral health. For women with PCOS or PMOS, who run higher baseline inflammation and higher rates of insulin resistance, this is a piece of the puzzle most doctors and dentists still aren't connecting. [00:53] PCOS Diagnosis Story: How Christine Found Out at 16 [09:21] PCOS Renamed PMOS: What Changed and Why [14:41] PCOS Symptoms and Statistics: 1 in 8 Women, 70% Undiagnosed [19:51] AI vs. the Doctor-Patient Relationship in PCOS Care [32:17] Metabolically Diverse: Reframing PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Weight [36:44] PCOS Awareness Association and PCOS Awareness Month (Sept 26) [40:14] Oral Systemic Health: The Dentistry and A1C Connection [52:08] Where to Find Christine Horton, Fusion Health Coaching About Christine Horton: Christine Horton is a dental hygienist and certified health coach, and the founder of Fusion Health Coaching, where she blends medical, dental, and lifestyle expertise to work with women navigating PMOS/PCOS, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. She also works with the PCOS Awareness Association, co-hosting their monthly support group and supporting their annual conference. Website: fusionhealthcoach.com Instagram: @pcosglowhygienist PCOS Awareness Association: pcosaa.org PCOS Awareness Month virtual conference: pcoscon.org Explore More From The Hairy Chin: The Hairy Chin on YouTube The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin Website Spencer Moore on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

A quick summer update from Barcelona! After taking some time away to focus on my health, I’m sharing what’s ahead for The Hairy Chin through the rest of 2026. Coming up I've got lots of new content including some interviews with some really badass women! Rebecca Bloom, author When Women Get Sick Kayla Branstetter, author Don't Be An Athena Anna Mapson, IBS and SIBO nutritionist, podcast host and author Jayne Denton, radiologist and bone health specialist Janine Doughty-Yazdi, the Feminist Dentist There will also be a limited series on AI and health, a Chin Chats about iron infusions, a handful of other interviews with incredible female advocates, a new Substack page, a revamped YouTube channel, and so much more! For updates from The Hairy Chin, you can follow the show with notifications turned on, sign up for the free newsletter, follow on IG or LinkedIn, and also subscribe to YouTube! You can find links for all of these options below. I'll be seeing you soon! Explore More From The Hairy Chin: The Hairy Chin Newsletter The Hairy Chin on YouTube The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin Website Spencer Moore on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

Free sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter: https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I'm talking about why I believe women's health does not start at midlife, and why two things taking over my feed right now brought that belief straight to the surface. The first is Melinda French Gates committing $215 million to women's health. The second is a McKinsey report estimating that closing the women's health gap could add $1 trillion to the global economy annually by 2040. I get into the McKinsey report in detail, including the finding that only 5% of women's health burden comes from reproductive and maternal health, and what that means for women living with endometriosis, PCOS, chronic migraine, PMDD, and autoimmune disease who have been navigating healthcare for decades without answers. I talk about the real economic loss that happens when women never make it to the starting line, not because they were quietly quitting the workforce, but because chronic illness made it impossible to fully enter it. I also share something personal. I'm 43, entering perimenopause, and I have a history of hormone-positive breast cancer. HRT is the conversation right now and it's not an option for me. I talk about what it's like to be in that gap, and why female empowerment in women's health has to include all of us, not just midlife. This episode is for anyone who wants the full picture of female potential, across every decade, every diagnosis, every condition that's been quietly limiting what women can do. Timestamps: [00:00:15] Melinda Gates' $215M Commitment & McKinsey Women's Health Report [00:01:00] Women's Health Does Not Start at Midlife: Lifespan Perspective [00:01:20] Real Stories: Chronic Illness, PMDD, PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis and Cancer in Younger Women [00:02:50] Economic Impact: The Menopause Penalty and Workforce Exit [00:04:00] McKinsey Report Findings: The True Women's Health Gap. Endometriosis, PMDD, PMS, Migraine [00:05:45] Economic Cost of Undiagnosed Chronic Illness Before Midlife [00:06:54] Melinda Gates' Donation Focus and Positive Impact [00:08:00] Personal Perspective: Navigating Perimenopause with Breast Cancer History [00:08:42] Underserved Women: Chronic Illness and Workforce Barriers [00:09:01] Self-Employed as a Health Decision [00:10:15] Closing: The Need for Lifespan-Wide Women's Health Advocacy About Host Spencer Moore: Spencer Moore, founder of The Hairy Chin, is a passionate advocate for patient education, female empowerment, and authentic patient stories that inspire and inform women on their health and wellness journeys. She shares practical advocacy skills, authentic patient stories, and conversations with medical professionals that motivate and guide women navigating their health, making her a trusted voice in women's wellness. Explore More From The Hairy Chin: The Hairy Chin Substack The Hairy Chin on YouTube The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin Website Spencer Moore on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

Free Sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter: https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I talk about a familiar but often overlooked moment after most doctor's appointments: walking out without a clear plan. We've spent this season focusing on how to prepare for appointments, organize symptoms, and advocate for ourselves inside the exam room. But preparation only gets us so far if we leave without understanding our next steps. I share some of my own experiences with prescriptions, medical testing, follow-up appointments, and those important details that can easily slip through the cracks when we're tired, overwhelmed, or just eager to leave. Navigating healthcare can feel like a full-time job, and unfortunately, much of the follow-through falls on us as patients, even though most of us were never taught how to manage it. Most importantly, I introduce the one question I now ask myself before leaving any appointment. It's a simple but powerful question to help you better understand your treatment plan, keep track of next steps, and feel more confident advocating for yourself throughout your healthcare journey. Timestamps [00:00:01] Preparing for Doctor's Appointments [00:00:57] Navigating the End of Appointments [00:05:44] Understanding Your Next Steps [00:07:24] The Importance of Clarity in Healthcare About Host Spencer Moore: Spencer Moore, founder of The Hairy Chin, is a passionate advocate for patient education, female empowerment, and authentic patient stories that inspire and inform women on their health and wellness journeys. She shares practical advocacy skills, authentic patient stories, and conversations with medical professionals that motivate and guide women navigating their health, making her a trusted voice in women's wellness. Explore More From The Hairy Chin: The Hairy Chin Newsletter The Hairy Chin on YouTube The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin Website Spencer Moore on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

Download the Advocacy Abroad Toolkit here. If no link is available yet, sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter below for updates on its release. https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I'm sharing the upsetting experience of my Mom's fall on a rainy bridge in Spain, and what that taught us about preparing for medical emergencies while traveling. According to the International Society of Travel Medicine, up to 50% of travelers experience a health issue while traveling, and many of those risks can be prevented through preparation before departure. Preparation doesn't prevent accidents or illness, but it gives you clarity and confidence. And when you're far from home, that really does mean a lot. If you're planning international travel and want to know how to advocate for your health abroad, you're traveling with medications or chronic conditions, you want to reduce anxiety about medical emergencies while traveling, or you're traveling with family and want to be prepared for health emergencies, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: [00:01:20] The Hairy Chin Advocacy Abroad Toolkit Download [00:01:40] When My Mom Got Hurt Abroad [00:03:36] Preparation Eliminates Panic [00:03:50] Know Country Emergency Numbers [00:04:16] Understanding Health Insurance Coverage [00:04:38] Paying Medical Bills Upfront and Reimbursements [00:05:17] International Travel Insurance [00:06:01] Resources, the Embassy, Consulates, and the STEP Program [00:06:49] The Emergency Information Sheet [00:07:22] Traveling with Medications [00:08:03] Allergies [00:08:47] Translation Apps and Offline Language Packs About Host Spencer Moore: Spencer Moore, founder of The Hairy Chin, is a passionate advocate for patient education, female empowerment, and authentic patient stories that inspire and inform women on their health and wellness journeys. She shares practical advocacy skills, authentic patient stories, and conversations with medical professionals that motivate and guide women navigating their health, making her a trusted voice in women's wellness. Explore More From The Hairy Chin: The Hairy Chin Newsletter The Hairy Chin on YouTube The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin Website Spencer Moore on LinkedIn Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.