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Advocates push to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month to improve diagnosis and maternal health
Summary
Health groups, patients and national advocates asked the committee to report favorably on bills (S.2173 / H.3392) to designate September as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, arguing that earlier diagnosis and public awareness would reduce long‑term health risks.
Health advocates, clinicians and patient advocates urged the Joint Committee to report favorably on legislation (H.3392 / S.2173) designating September as PCOS Awareness Month.
Witnesses described polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a common hormonal and metabolic disorder that is underdiagnosed and associated with lifelong health risks. Testimony from the advocacy group PCOS Challenge and local…
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