26/06/2025
🔊 You’re not exaggerating. You’re being ignored.
And sadly, you’re not alone.
Many women with PCOS (Polycystic O***y Syndrome) feel dismissed or misunderstood by healthcare professionals. They’re told things like:
❌ “It’s normal”
❌ “Just lose weight”
❌ “It will regulate itself”
But behind these phrases, there’s years of undiagnosed symptoms, frustration, and emotional burnout.
📊 A qualitative study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting found that women with PCOS often see 3 to 5 doctors before receiving a proper diagnosis. Some waited up to 13 years.
🧠 The study states:
“Lack of medical training and appropriate resources leads to frustration, distress, and delayed treatment.”
(Zhang A et al., ACOG 2024)
📣 Women shared statements like:
“I thought I was making it up.”
“They told me irregular cycles were normal.”
“No one explained the type of PCOS I have.”
“I thought it only affected fertility.”
“I was tired of explaining myself and not being taken seriously.”
These are not random quotes from social media.
These are real experiences from real women with PCOS.
🌿 PCOS cannot be solved with a quick prescription. It requires an interdisciplinary approach that addresses hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and digestive symptoms.
We need:
✔️ Better questions
✔️ Better labs
✔️ Better listening
❤️ Your body deserves to be heard.
You deserve real care.
📩 If this resonates with you, send us a message or share your story in the comments.
