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 third and final episode, we hear from Julie Hunt, who during her years of working as a Patient Care Advocate at Progyny, became an expert in all things related to fertility, including PCOS.
How could it be that years later, at 27 years old, she discovered that she had PCOS the entire time? In this episode, Julie discusses her own experience with PCOS and her winding road to diagnosis with her friend and colleague Lissa Kline.
Guest: Lissa Kline, Director of Member Services at Progyny
Host: Julie Hunt, Business Development Associate at Progyny
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