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So, PCOS is common and disruptive, but the good news is that with appropriate care PCOS can be managed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first obstacle to managing PCOS is understanding the various symptoms and receiving a diagnosis. 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The best thing for someone who\u2019s exhibiting some of these symptoms is to talk to their doctor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but this can be challenging, as many people\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t know what PCOS is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0awareness about PCOS is so crucial. September is PCOS Awareness Month, and to help spread awareness we have created a special three-part series featuring PCOS experts, health specialists, and a fertility patient who built her family despite her diagnosis. This episode features\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Stephanie Thompson,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivfmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IVFMD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who breaks down everything you need to know about PCOS, and Sasha Ottey, founder of PCOS Challenge,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pcoschallenge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Thompson will walk us through what PCOS is, what it means for fertility, and how to help women with PCOS build the family of their dreams. Sasha will share her personal experience with PCOS, how she was diagnosed, and how she started the PCOS Challenge. We\u2019ll learn about PCOS Challenge\u2019s mission, gain an understanding of how to contribute to PCOS Challenge, and hear about some exciting upcoming events like the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pcoschallenge.org\/gala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rise to the Challenge Gala<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sasha Ottey, founder of PCOS Challenge, the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Dr. Stephanie Thompson, IVFMD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Host<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Julie Hunt, Manager of Business Development at\u00a0Progyny<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information, visit\u00a0Progyny\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progyny.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Podcast page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pcoschallenge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the PCOS Challenge<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivfmd.com\/about-us\/providers\/enrique-soto-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IVFMD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Be sure to follow us on Instagram,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/thisisinfertilitypodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@ThisisInfertilityPodcast<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and use the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">#ThisisInfertility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:thisisinfertility@progyny.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">thisisinfertility@progyny.com.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>","episode_host_image":22452,"episode_host_title":"Julie Hunt, Manager of Business Development at Progyny ","episode_host_bio":"Julie has been working in the fertility industry for the last six years. She started her career as a Patient Care Advocate (PCA), a fertility specialist that helps a patient navigate through their fertility journey. Through her experience, Julie was able to expand her role within Progyny and transition into Business Development as a Manager. Today, she leverages her PCA experience and passion for helping individuals achieve their dreams of having a family by helping employers understand infertility and comprehensively cover fertility treatment as part of their healthcare benefit. Julie was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in March of 2018. As a proud sister of a gay brother, she passionately supports and empowers the LGBTQ+ community and is an avid advocate for inclusivity and equality.","episode_guest_1_image":22453,"episode_guest_1_title":"Sasha Ottey, MHA, MT (ASCP), Founder and Executive Director of PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association ","episode_guest_1_bio":"PCOS Challenge is the leading 501(c)(3) support and patient advocacy organization globally that is advancing the cause for women and girls with PCOS. Sasha started the organization after she was diagnosed with PCOS and experienced great dissatisfaction with the availability of support resources for women with the condition. Under Sasha\u2019s leadership, PCOS Challenge has quickly grown to over 50,000 members and has helped many women overcome their struggles with infertility, weight gain, anxiety and depression and reduce their risk for numerous life-threatening related diseases.\r\n\r\nAs Executive Director of PCOS Challenge, Sasha built a coalition of over 70 major national and international health organizations and led the first successful legislative advocacy effort in the U.S. Congress to recognize the seriousness of PCOS, the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and for a cure for PCOS and to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month. 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