PCOS to PMOS: What This Update Really Means
September is PMOS Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about hormone and menstrual health, and help us spread awareness about this condition. ✨
You may not have heard yet — but PCOS has officially been renamed. After a decade-long global effort, the condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome now has a new name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). We're here to unpack what that means for you.
Join Sandra Bendraou, founder of Bish and certified hormone health practitioner, and Dr. Jennifer Mann, ND, founder of Nova Wellness, for a conversation on why the name changed, what it reveals about the condition we thought we understood, and what it means for your hormone health going forward.
We'll get into the science behind hormone and menstrual health, the symptoms and risks the old name overlooked, questions worth bringing to your practitioner, and how to better advocate for your own health.
⭐️ What to expect
5:30–6:00 PM — Arrive + mingle + Bish bar tasting
Check in, connect, and get a taste of Bish.
6:00 PM — PCOS Rebranded: All About PMOS
A conversation with Sandra and Dr. Mann on the name change, what PMOS really means, and everything we should probably have been taught about our hormones along the way.
6:45 PM — Ask us anything
Your questions, answered.
7:45 PM — That's a wrap ❤️
About Bish Bar
Bish Bar is the first protein bar for hormone and menstrual health, created by Sandra Bendraou after a decade of navigating her own hormonal struggles.
Each bar provides complete cycle nutrition with protein, prebiotic fiber, and 20+ vitamins and minerals in one convenient daily format.
We're on a mission to make hormone health more accessible, and these events are an extension of it. 🍫
About Dr. Jennifer Mann
Dr. Jen Mann, ND, is the lead naturopathic doctor and founder of Nova Wellness. She combines conventional and holistic approaches to care, with a focus on understanding the whole person and the root causes behind complex health concerns.
Her own experiences with Hashimoto's, endometriosis, and chronic digestive issues helped shape her work across autoimmune, digestive, thyroid, and women's health.
💌 A few things before you come
What if the event sells out?
Space is limited, so we recommend grabbing your spot early. If we sell out, keep an eye on the event page in case additional spots become available.
Is the event accessible?
Yes — the venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any additional accessibility needs, please email us at hello@bishbar.com and we’ll do our best to support you.
What about parking?
There is no guest parking available at the venue at 488 Folsom Street. Street parking is available in the surrounding Rincon Hill / SoMa area, including both metered and limited free street parking.
For a more predictable option, two nearby paid garages are:
One Rincon Hill Garage — 425 1st Street
Approximately a few minutes’ walk from the venue.
303 2nd Street Garage — entrance near 518 Harrison Street
Covered parking nearby, with access from Harrison Street.
If you prefer street parking, we recommend checking Folsom Street and the surrounding blocks around 1st, Harrison, and Essex Streets first. Free spaces in the area are limited, so give yourself a little extra time to park.
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Community guidelines
This is a space for curiosity, learning, and connection. We ask everyone to treat our speakers, team, venue staff, and fellow attendees with kindness and respect.
Come with questions. Come as you are. And have each other’s backs.
This event is intended for education and community conversation and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.