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PCOS Challenge
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The @who has introduced a landmark #infertility guideline, now including updated recommendations for #PCOS. View the summary of recommendations at: https://t.co/1QOaVZHGcH It was an honor for Sasha Ottey, Executive Director @pcoschallenge, to serve on the WHO External Review
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PCOS Challenge
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Here’s wishing everyone a #HappyThanksgiving full of warmth and gratitude. We are thankful for you all. We realize that for many people, this year and this season can be a lot to carry. Know that you are not alone and that your friends at PCOS Challenge support you.
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PCOS Challenge
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Thank you to @aepcossociety and everyone who joined us on Sat, Oct 25, for the #PCOS Awareness Symposium 2025 in San Antonio, for helping make the event a success and impactful for the PCOS community. We look forward to continuing this work together to close gaps and elevate care
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PCOS Challenge
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REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/1H8H4iJKrL | Join us on Saturday, October 25th, for PCOS Awareness Symposium 2025 - San Antonio, presented by @pcoschallenge, in partnership with @aepcossociety. Gain deeper insight into the lived experiences of patients and discover the most current,
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PCOS Challenge
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Thank you to @washingtonpost and @akjohnson1922 for spotlighting the real impact of #PCOS, through the voices of patients like Alexis King and the work being done to close gaps and elevate care. Read Article: https://t.co/N7a7S5WVO6
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PCOS Challenge
2 months
Join us for the global #WaveofLight tonight at 7 PM (regardless of time zone) to remember all babies gone too soon by lighting a candle. #pcos #waveoflight2025
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PCOS Challenge
3 months
Teens with #PCOS may notice symptoms like irregular periods, which is the most common, acne, or weight changes. While some experience mild symptoms, others may see more significant changes over time. Hormone imbalances from PCOS can also affect mood and energy levels, which can
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PCOS Challenge
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Irregular periods in teens can sometimes signal PCOS: ▪️ First year after first period: Irregular cycles are normal. ▪️ 1–3 years after first period: Cycles less than 21 or greater than 45 days should be checked. ▪️ More than 3 years after first period: Cycles less than 21 or
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PCOS Challenge
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Understanding Your Signals: How Food, Sleep and Stress Affect #PCOS
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PCOS Challenge
3 months
PCOS can lead to insulin resistance, raising the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Medications like metformin and supplements such as myo-inositol improve insulin sensitivity, helping to reduce long-term health risks. Research shows that myo-inositol is as effective as metformin in
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PCOS Challenge
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Insulin resistance is a common but often overlooked feature of PCOS that can affect overall health. Our PCOS Challenge Critical Conversation Series continues with Dr. Ali Chappell, founder and CEO of Lilli Health, who discusses how healthcare professionals can better identify and
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PCOS Challenge
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PCOS AWARENESS MONTH - LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT WEEK Exercise can be a great way to manage PCOS symptoms. Strength training (like squats or push-ups) and vigorous activity (running, cycling) have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity by 36% and lower androgen levels. The key is
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PCOS Challenge
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PCOS IN THE NEWS We are grateful to @_lori_harvey for bravely sharing her experience, @ness_atn for amplifying this crucial story, and @people for shining a light on the challenges faced by many in the PCOS and endometriosis communities. These stories, still far too common,
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PCOS Challenge
3 months
“Closing Gaps, Elevating Care” is the theme of PCOS Awareness Month 2025. This week highlights lifestyle management as a cornerstone of PCOS care. Gaps remain in evidence, consistency, and patient-centered approaches. Elevating care means working together to close these gaps.
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PCOS Challenge
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PCOS is often diagnosed when women are trying to conceive. Yet once pregnancy is achieved, many stop receiving care or follow-up. For #PCOS Fertility, Family Building, and Maternal Health Week during #PCOSAwarenessMonth, our Critical Conversation series continues with
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PCOS Challenge
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Irregular periods are a key symptom of #PCOS and can occur when cycles are shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or absent for several months. PCOS causes hormonal imbalances that can disrupt ovulation, leading to inconsistent cycles in some people. If irregular periods
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PCOS Challenge
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Many women with PCOS still face barriers to accessing fertility and maternal health care, even as workplaces begin to expand reproductive health benefits. For PCOS Fertility, Family Building, and Maternal Health Week during PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical
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PCOS Challenge
3 months
PCOS can affect ovulation, making conception more challenging. Medications like letrozole can improve ovulation in up to 35% of cases, with pregnancy rates ranging from 32-39% (Franik et al., 2022). Monitoring cycles and discussing fertility options with a provider can help
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PCOS Challenge
3 months
PCOS can disrupt ovulation due to hormone imbalances, making fertility a challenge. Treatments such as lifestyle changes, medications (clomiphene, metformin, oral contraceptives), and guidance from reproductive endocrinologists can improve ovulation and pregnancy chances. #PCOS
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PCOS Challenge
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Lean PCOS can present unique challenges, and its characteristics may be less well recognized in clinical practice. For PCOS Support & Advocacy Week during PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Dan Dumesic, professor of reproductive endocrinology at UCLA, discusses what healthcare providers
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