Episode 29: My Health Journey, PCOS Diagnosis, and Season Two Finale

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes and does not substitute for professional medical advice, as I am not a doctor or healthcare provider. If you are seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment always consult a medical provider or healthcare professional. 

I’m putting all of my cards on the table for today’s episode and sharing openly and honestly what I’ve been experiencing lately. A little over a month ago, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and I have been working through all of the emotions and feelings that have bubbled up with this diagnosis. 

I discuss my frustrating healthcare experiences, why you need to advocate for yourself, all about what PCOS actually is, my personal symptoms, and how I am managing it currently. I debated recording this very vulnerable episode, but my goal was to help inform and share about PCOS as it impacts 5-10% of women of reproductive ages and is one of the most common causes of female infertility. I hope that it will be helpful to share my story with you all. 

Thank you so much for an incredible second season of The Bets Life Podcast. I am grateful for all of my listeners and amazing guests. If you enjoyed this season, please leave a five-star rating and review. Let me know what solo episodes or guest interviews were your favorites! It means the world to me, and I am so thankful for the support!

References:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/treatment/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/symptoms-causes/syc-20353439
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8316-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos
https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-disease#pregnancy-and-pcos
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8984569/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/things-women-with-pcos-should-know-about-hypothyroid-2616656
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/13/the-female-problem-male-bias-in-medical-trials
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html

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