September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that impacts 10% of women of childbearing age. Among the list of frustrating symptoms that PCOS can cause, some of which include weight gain, excessive hair growth, irregular periods, stress, anxiety, and depression, the condition is also unfortunately one of the leading causes of infertility.
In honor of this month, we’re doing a three-part series on PCOS to spread awareness and share patient stories. In the second episode, we hear from Megan-Marie Stewart, who was diagnosed with the condition at 16 but started experiencing symptoms even earlier.
When Megan was told to ‘change her outlook on her condition,’ she decided to change the world instead. In this episode, Megan tells us about a traumatic experience that drove her to create the PCOS Awareness Association, how she’s trying to help others with the same condition, and the various resources that are available to individuals living with PCOS.
Guest: Megan-Marie Stewart, Founder and Executive Director at PCOS Awareness Association
Host: Julie Hunt, Business Development Associate at Progyny
For more information, visit Progyny’s Podcast page, PCOS Awareness Association (PCOSAA)
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