Weight gain, bristly hairs, no period. Welcome to  Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome.  PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility worldwide and it can cause debilitating physical and psychological symptoms. 1 in 8 women have PCOS, so that’s at least a couple of friends in your group chat. So why do we still know so little about it?  Yumi Stynes catches up with ladies who’ve been battling PCOS for years and finds out how they get on top of it. Featured in this episode: <ul><li>Professor Helena Teede, female endocrine specialist from Monash University </li></ul>

Weight gain, bristly hairs, no period. Welcome to Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility worldwide and it can cause debilitating physical and psychological symptoms. 1 in 8 women have PCOS, so that’s at least a couple of friends in your group chat. So why do we still know so little about it? Yumi Stynes catches up with ladies who’ve been battling PCOS for years and finds out how they get on top of it. Featured in this episode: Professor Helena Teede, female endocrine specialist from Monash University

Weight gain, bristly hairs, no period. Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp;Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome.&nbsp;&nbsp;PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility worldwide and it can cause debilitating physical and psychological symptoms.&nbsp;1 in 8 women have PCOS, so that’s at least a couple of friends in your group chat. So why do we still know so little about it?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yumi Stynes catches up with ladies who’ve been battling PCOS for years and finds out how they get on top of it.&nbsp;Featured in this episode:&nbsp;<ul><li>Professor Helena Teede, female endocrine specialist from Monash University&nbsp;</li></ul>

PCOS: Infertility, beards and BS

Ladies, We Need to Talk goes deep on the women's health and relationship issues that are setting your group chat on fire.

Come hang with the fabulous Yumi Stynes as she takes a candid, non-judgmental and often hilarious look at the deeply personal stuff that's hard to bring up, even with your closest mates.

You'll meet incredible experts to help you improve your wellness, manage the mental load; survive break-ups and prioritise your mental health.

With sensitivity, personal stories from real women, and serious smarts, this show is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life, and their pelvic floor.

Get in touch with episode ideas, feedback or just say hi! Ladies@abc.net.au

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Ladies, We Need to Talk goes deep on the women's health and relationship issues that are setting your group chat on fire. Come hang with the fabulous Yumi Stynes as she takes a candid, non-judgmental and often hilarious look at the deeply personal stuff that's hard to bring up, even with your closest mates. You'll meet incredible experts to help you improve your wellness, manage the mental load; survive break-ups and prioritise your mental health. With sensitivity, personal stories from real women, and serious smarts, this show is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life, and their pelvic floor. Get in touch with episode ideas, feedback or just say hi! Ladies@abc.net.au

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