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Download the @pcoschallenge 2025 IMPACT REPORT - pcos.ch/impact-2025 | View highlights from a year of progress closing gaps and elevating care for those affected by #PCOS.
SPECIAL THANKS
We are deeply grateful to the patients, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and policymakers who joined and supported us in this work.
Join us throughout 2026 as we continue to advance research, policy, and care.
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This year the name polycystic ovary syndrome will be changed. Read my Op Ed on the reasons and process. What's in a Name? A New One Might Help PCOS Patients medpagetoday.com/opinion/sec… @aepcossociety @pcoschallenge @veritypcos @EndocrineToday @TheEndoSociety @IndiaESI @ASRM @acog
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26 Dec 2025
PCOS in teenagers is often missed > until it becomes complicated.
Irregular periods, acne, weight changes, mood swings > these are signals, not phases.
Early awareness, timely guidance, and lifestyle correction can change the entire trajectory.
Let’s talk before silence turns into long-term risk.
@iapindia @medanta @pcoschallenge @pcosdiva @PCOSFoundation @AwarenessPCOS
#pcosinadolescents #teenhealth #girlshealth #earlyawareness #preventivepediatrics
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#Adolescent #PCOS #awareness
In India nearly 1 in 5 young girls faces symptoms of PCOS: often unnoticed ,untreated or misunderstood
Early awareness means .. early action ✨
•Timely lifestyle changes can prevent long term complications..!!
@WHO @narendramodi @pcoschallenge
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29 Nov 2025
The @who has introduced a landmark #infertility guideline, now including updated recommendations for #PCOS. View the summary of recommendations at:
pcos.ch/who-infertility-guid…
It was an honor for Sasha Ottey, Executive Director
@pcoschallenge, to serve on the WHO External Review Group for this guideline. This involvement is part of PCOS Challenge’s ongoing efforts to strengthen PCOS-related guidance and practice in ways that close gaps, elevate standards, and ensure patient-centered perspectives are integrated into care.
We recognize that some recommendations may not be fully feasible or affordable in all settings, and PCOS Challenge is committed to advancing solutions that balance evidence, access, and affordability. Looking ahead, we will continue working to ensure that future guidelines more fully reflect these principles.
ALT @who has introduced a landmark #infertility guideline, now including updated recommendations for #PCOS. View the summary of recommendations at: https://pcos.ch/who-infertility-guideline-summary It was an honor for Sasha Ottey, Executive Director @pcoschallenge, to serve on the WHO External Review Group for this guideline. This involvement is part of PCOS Challenge’s ongoing efforts to strengthen PCOS-related guidance and practice in ways that close gaps, elevate standards, and ensure patient-centered perspectives are integrated into care. We recognize that some recommendations may not be fully feasible or affordable in all settings, and PCOS Challenge is committed to advancing solutions that balance evidence, access, and affordability. Looking ahead, we will continue working to ensure that future guidelines more fully reflect these principles.
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REGISTER NOW: pcos.ch/register-2025 | Join us on Saturday, October 25th, for PCOS Awareness Symposium 2025 - San Antonio, presented by @pcoschallenge, in partnership with @aepcossociety. Gain deeper insight into the lived experiences of patients and discover the most current, evidence-based approaches for PCOS diagnosis, treatment, and management. #pcos
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21 Oct 2025
Did you know that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead to other health issue such as diabetes.
PCOS hides in plain sight especially among Black women. This week’s #HealthHour Dr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun unpacks how #PCOS diagnosis can be delayed by stigma, access barriers, and underrepresentation in research.
Sat 25th October | 11AM
Reclaim control over your health: portal.cahn.org.uk/healthhou…
Expand your Health Literacy: youtube.com/@CaribbeanAfrica…
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@veritypcos
@PCOSAA
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Thank you to all the PCOS support orgs helping improve #PCOS care for individuals across the lifespan.
#PCOSAwarenessMonth
Learn more from orgs and experts like @pcoschallenge @PCOSAA @AnujaDokras - and many more.
Where do you go for PCOS support? Let us know in the comments.
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26 Sep 2025
Come support the gworlssss tonight as they raise awareness about PCOS as WOC and raise funds for @pcoschallenge !!!! It’s gonna be an amazing stream!! 💕💕💕
22 Sep 2025
Hi friends & burglars! September is PCOS Awareness month, & to help spread awareness, my cousin @PandaaBabee95 & I will be hosting a charity stream this Friday & Saturday (details below)! We hope you can come out to learn more about PCOS! All proceeds will go to @pcoschallenge!
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26 Sep 2025
If you're wondering, we do have some fun incentives and milestones for this weekend! All proceeds will go to @pcoschallenge! See y'all tonight!!
twitch.tv/kattburglar
22 Sep 2025
Hi friends & burglars! September is PCOS Awareness month, & to help spread awareness, my cousin @PandaaBabee95 & I will be hosting a charity stream this Friday & Saturday (details below)! We hope you can come out to learn more about PCOS! All proceeds will go to @pcoschallenge!
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22 Sep 2025
Hi friends & burglars! September is PCOS Awareness month, & to help spread awareness, my cousin @PandaaBabee95 & I will be hosting a charity stream this Friday & Saturday (details below)! We hope you can come out to learn more about PCOS! All proceeds will go to @pcoschallenge!
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20 Sep 2025
Insulin resistance is a common but often overlooked feature of PCOS that can affect overall health. Our PCOS Challenge Critical Conversation Series continues with Dr. Ali Chappell, founder and CEO of Lilli Health, who discusses how healthcare professionals can better identify and address insulin resistance in PCOS, particularly when screening is challenging.
Follow us @pcoschallenge and visit PCOS.org to learn more.
#pcos #pcosawarenessmonth
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15 Sep 2025
“Closing Gaps, Elevating Care” is the theme of PCOS Awareness Month 2025. This week highlights lifestyle management as a cornerstone of PCOS care. Gaps remain in evidence, consistency, and patient-centered approaches. Elevating care means working together to close these gaps.
Follow @pcoschallenge and share your thoughts in this week's Critical Conversation on Lifestyle Management for PCOS.
#pcos #pcosawarenessmonth
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13 Sep 2025
PCOS is often diagnosed when women are trying to conceive. Yet once pregnancy is achieved, many stop receiving care or follow-up.
For #PCOS Fertility, Family Building, and Maternal Health Week during #PCOSAwarenessMonth, our Critical Conversation series continues with @drmarktrolice, Director of The IVF Center, who discusses how fertility specialists can help address gaps by supporting continued care for people with PCOS.
For more information on PCOS care and support, follow us @pcoschallenge and visit PCOS.org.
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11 Sep 2025
Irregular periods are a key symptom of #PCOS and can occur when cycles are shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or absent for several months. PCOS causes hormonal imbalances that can disrupt ovulation, leading to inconsistent cycles in some people. If irregular periods persist, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider. Early detection can help guide appropriate care.
To learn more about PCOS and reproductive health, follow us @pcoschallenge and visit PCOS.org.
#pcos #pcosawarenessmonth
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6 Sep 2025
Lean PCOS can present unique challenges, and its characteristics may be less well recognized in clinical practice. For PCOS Support & Advocacy Week during PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Dan Dumesic, professor of reproductive endocrinology at UCLA, discusses what healthcare providers should know to better identify and treat lean PCOS. Watch this Critical Conversation to learn why recognizing the full spectrum of PCOS presentations is essential for advancing personalized care.
Follow us @pcoschallenge and visit PCOS.org to learn more.
#pcos #pcosawarenessmonth #pcosawareness #pcoschallenge #careforpcos
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4 Sep 2025
Access to PCOS care is often limited by location, cost, and time. For PCOS Support & Advocacy Week during PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Lynsey Johnson, founder of PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic, explores how telehealth can help expand access and ensure women with PCOS receive the ongoing support they need. Watch this Critical Conversation to see how innovative care models can help close the gap.
Follow us @pcoschallenge and visit PCOS.org to learn more.
#pcos #pcosawarenessmonth #pcosawareness #pcoschallenge #careforpcos
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2 Sep 2025
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) affects 10% of women worldwide, yet over half are undiagnosed. Symptoms like irregular cycles, acne, or excess hair are often dismissed. Early diagnosis helps manage symptoms and reduce risks like diabetes & heart disease. Ask your provider about evaluation.
Learn more @pcoschallenge & PCOS.org.
#ClosingGapsElevatingCare #ElevatePCOSCare #PCOSAwareness
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Thank you, @cnbc and @annikakimc, for spotlighting the growing push to close long-overlooked #PCOS treatment gaps.
Read Article:
vist.ly/3ytpe
@pcoschallenge is advancing FDA-focused efforts to accelerate innovation and access. Follow us for major updates this September (#PCOSAwarenessMonth).
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Pleased to share our study demonstrating use of #GLP1RAs in women with #PCOS results in similar weight loss compared to controls without PCOS. @aepcossociety @PennOBGYN @pcoschallenge @veritypcos @acog @FertStert fertstert.org/article/S0015-…
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