The author reflects on their journey with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting about one in ten women. Symptoms include irregular periods, weight gain, and increased health risks like diabetes. After finally being diagnosed at 30, the author emphasizes the struggle to navigate through abundant misinformation on social media regarding PCOS management. Unqualified influencers and problematic dietary suggestions make it difficult for women to find viable treatment options, highlighting the need for better information and support from healthcare professionals.
"Sorting through all that to figure out which nutritionists and health professionals to pay attention to, in the absence of adequate support from the doctors, has been a battle."
"As many as one in 10 women have PCOS, a condition associated with hormonal disturbances that can range from weight gain, unwanted body hair, and irregular periods."
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