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Jamie’s PCOS journey began in 2019 when she decided to stop taking birth control after nine years, hoping to conceive with her husband. Initially attributing her significant weight gain to the typical "Freshman 15," Jamie found herself waiting months for her menstrual cycle to return. It wasn’t until a visit to her gynecologist, where she was informed about PCOS, that her struggles began to make sense.
This is a common narrative for many women, as many go undiagnosed for years, only to discover their condition when attempting to start a family. Jamie's experience highlights the often-late realization of PCOS symptoms and the challenges that arise from masking these symptoms with birth control.