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This week we’re diving into something that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In this episode, I’m breaking down what PCOS actually is, who it impacts, and why awareness around it matters. I’ll also share a glimpse into my own ongoing journey with PCOS, the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that so many of us face.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are supporting a loved one, or are simply curious, this episode is full of resources and encouragement for my fellow cysters. You are not alone.

📚 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• PCOS Awareness Association
• PCOS Challenge
• The PCOS Podcast by a Cyster and her Mister
• The PCOS Repair Podcast
• SheMD Podcast
• Meals She Eats by Tom & Rachel Sullivan
• Period Repair manual by Lara Briden
• The PCOS Plan by Dr. Jason Fung and Nadia Brito Pateguana
• @pcos.weightloss
• @smaller_sam.pcos

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If you or someone you know is battling their mental health, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.

Disclaimer: Host, Lydia Shock, is not — nor does she ever claim to be — a mental health professional. This podcast is not a substitute or replacement for professional mental health services.