PCOS Awareness Month

September is PCOS awareness month. So many women struggle with this disorder and try to quietly and bravely move forward. PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, can take many different forms. PCOS is more than just infertility issues, more than insulin resistance leading to diabetes, more than painful periods or no periods at all, more than weight gain, more than constant fatigue, more than acne, and hairiness. It is a combination of many symptoms and side effects, with the end result being women feeling less than themselves, ugly, or worthless. Chances are you know someone with PCOS, either a family member or friend. Let's normalize talking about PCOS so the strong and beautiful women all around us can know they are not alone and they are truly beautiful.




#warriorwomen #PCOS #pcoswarrior #pcosawarenessmonth #infertilityawareness #1in10 #WeAreNotAlone #teal #hope

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