Monica Reagor - Why PCOS Gets Missed for 7–10 Years & How to Advocate for Yourself

Send us Fan MailPain that gets waved off. Periods that stop, then don’t stop. Labs that don’t tell the full story.In this powerful conversation, Monica Reagor joins us to unpack the reality of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) — from delayed diagnosis and insulin resistance to advocacy and policy change. So many women wait seven to ten years for answers. Monica explains why, and what you can do to shorten that gap.We cover:✨ Early PCOS symptoms: heavy cycles, facial hair, fatigue, brain fog ✨ Insulin resistance, cortisol, and metabolic patterns ✨ Why lean PCOS and inflammatory profiles are often overlooked ✨ What your labs really mean (A1C, testosterone, vitamin D, ultrasounds) ✨ Mental health myths that harm women (“lazy,” “undisciplined”) ✨ How to advocate for better care ✨ Reproductive autonomy & menstrual equity policy goals ✨ The work of the PCOS Awareness Association ✨ Using tech tools to track cycles, stress, and sleepMonica brings both lived experience and leadership expertise, combining data-informed strategy with deeply human advocacy. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the healthcare system, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and confidence.You are not the problem. And you are not alone.Follow the show, share this episode, and leave a review so more women can find the support they deserve.Reach out to Monica here:Website: www.pcosaa.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicareagor/Podcasts: www.mygrcpov.com | www.thefaithflexpodcast.blogIf this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website