PCOS Awareness Month: A Time for Education and Support
Author: Dr. med. Malina Helms
September is here—the month when leaves start to fall, sweaters are brought out again, and we dedicate ourselves to PCOS Awareness Month. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is estimated to impact about one in ten individuals with ovaries of reproductive age, yet it often receives far too little attention.
PCOS Awareness Month is a great opportunity to foster greater understanding and awareness of this widespread yet frequently underdiagnosed condition.
What Exactly Is PCOS?
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that disrupts the hormonal balance in individuals with ovaries, leading to a variety of symptoms. These can range from irregular menstrual cycles, acne, and hair loss, to weight gain and fertility issues. The challenge with PCOS is that it is often not correctly diagnosed due to the wide range of symptoms, which can be nonspecific. This is precisely why PCOS Awareness Month is so crucial.
Quick Tip: Want to learn more about PCOS? Check out our blog post: PCOS Overview.
Why PCOS Awareness Month Matters
PCOS Awareness Month is more than just a date on the calendar—it's a global movement aimed at educating, supporting, and empowering people. It’s about starting conversations that may have previously taken place only behind closed doors.
Throughout this month, many health organizations, patient groups, and online communities organize events and information campaigns. They provide resources, share personal stories, and create platforms where people can exchange experiences. These collective efforts help ensure that more individuals receive early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
For more information, visit: PCOS Awareness Month.
How You Can Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved during PCOS Awareness Month. If you’re affected by PCOS, you could share your own experiences to encourage others to talk about their symptoms and seek help. For example, you can participate in communities like PCOS Selbsthilfe. You can also take part in one of the many events being organized worldwide.
Social media is another great tool for raising awareness. Sharing personal stories and information using hashtags like #PCOSAwareness or #PCOSMonth can help bring more attention to the issue.
theblood and PCOS Awareness: Improving Healthcare Through Menstrual Blood
PCOS is complex. It can affect hormone levels, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and more. Regular blood tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing PCOS. However, for many people, getting blood drawn is stressful and inconvenient.
Menstrual blood could be a revolution in how we manage PCOS.
At theblood, we work daily to integrate menstrual blood tests into healthcare. It’s about making life easier—and improving healthcare at the same time. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated and be the first to know when our test becomes available!
So, as we raise awareness for PCOS in September, remember: Your health is in your hands—or better yet, in your menstrual cup. With theblood, we’re making healthcare more accessible, simpler, and more personal.
Welcome to the future of women’s health—we’re excited to have you on this journey with us!