{"id":29464,"date":"2024-09-24T18:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=29464"},"modified":"2025-11-05T23:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:15:20","slug":"doctalk-lets-talk-about-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/doctalk-lets-talk-about-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s talk about PCOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pg-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DocTalk 7: Let\u2019s talk about PCOS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yNqvRpUSBE0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events in the industry and what they might mean for you. From news articles, research studies, pop culture, and everything in between, we\u2019re going to break it all down and sift through the noise with the help of our expert, Dr. Janet Choi, Progyny\u2019s Chief Medical Officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we&#8217;re tackling a condition that affects millions of women during their reproductive years\u2014Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS. September is PCOS Awareness month, and despite this being so common, many women are unaware they have it. To help us understand PCOS better, we&#8217;ll explore what it is, symptoms, treatments, and why PCOS flies under the radar for so many women. 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