William R. Patterson
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Wealth Coach | Business Coach | International Best-Selling Author | Award-Winning Speaker
Washington, DC
Joined September 2008
The @who has introduced a landmark #infertility guideline, now including updated recommendations for #PCOS. View the summary of recommendations at: https://t.co/1QOaVZHGcH It was an honor for Sasha Ottey, Executive Director @pcoschallenge, to serve on the WHO External Review
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Here’s wishing everyone a #HappyThanksgiving full of warmth and gratitude. We are thankful for you all. We realize that for many people, this year and this season can be a lot to carry. Know that you are not alone and that your friends at PCOS Challenge support you.
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Thank you to @aepcossociety and everyone who joined us on Sat, Oct 25, for the #PCOS Awareness Symposium 2025 in San Antonio, for helping make the event a success and impactful for the PCOS community. We look forward to continuing this work together to close gaps and elevate care
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Thank you to @washingtonpost and @akjohnson1922 for spotlighting the real impact of #PCOS, through the voices of patients like Alexis King and the work being done to close gaps and elevate care. Read Article: https://t.co/N7a7S5WVO6
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Understanding Your Signals: How Food, Sleep and Stress Affect #PCOS
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“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.
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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
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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
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PCOS can disrupt ovulation due to hormone imbalances, making fertility a challenge. Treatments such as lifestyle changes, medications (clomiphene, metformin, oral contraceptives), and guidance from reproductive endocrinologists can improve ovulation and pregnancy chances. #PCOS
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PCOS can affect ovulation, making conception more challenging. Medications like letrozole can improve ovulation in up to 35% of cases, with pregnancy rates ranging from 32-39% (Franik et al., 2022). Monitoring cycles and discussing fertility options with a provider can help
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Many women with PCOS still face barriers to accessing fertility and maternal health care, even as workplaces begin to expand reproductive health benefits. For PCOS Fertility, Family Building, and Maternal Health Week during PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical
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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
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Thank you, @cnbc and @annikakimc, for spotlighting the growing push to close long-overlooked #PCOS treatment gaps. Read Article: https://t.co/Q8ZdNVYr0j
@pcoschallenge is advancing FDA-focused efforts to accelerate innovation and access. Follow us for major updates this
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#Infertility is a challenge no one should face alone. #PCOS is a leading cause in women, yet it is often overlooked. This #NIAW, share your story and go #ALLinFertility. Follow @pcoschallenge + @resolveorg for support, info, and ways to get involved. #NIAW2025
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@RepDWStweets @RepDonBacon @SenWarren @AllaraHealth @_FirstFertility @PCOSGurl @PCOSnutrition @McKittrickRD We extend sincere gratitude to our guest speaker, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) @DWStweets , Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional #PCOS Caucus, and our sponsors, @AllaraHealth and @_FirstFertility, for your invaluable support.
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Advocates nationwide united in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 6th, for the 8th Annual #PCOS Advocacy Day, urging lawmakers to Prioritize PCOS. Led by @pcoschallenge, patients, researchers, healthcare providers, industry professionals, and supporters came together to call for
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@RepDWStweets @RepDonBacon @SenWarren @AllaraHealth @_FirstFertility @PCOSGurl @PCOSnutrition @McKittrickRD @DWStweets 👉 TAKE ACTION: YOUR VOICE MATTERS Missed PCOS Advocacy Day? You can still help drive meaningful change for millions affected by #PCOS. Take just 2 minutes to send a constituent letter today asking for their support:
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.@PCOSChallenge Advocacy Alert: Send a letter to your U.S. Representatives asking for their support for increased #PCOS research and access to care. #PCOSAdvocacyDay #HCP #Infertility #MetabolicHea...
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On Thu, Mar 6, 2025, Join @pcoschallenge for the 8th annual PCOS Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Join us in changing the future for millions for PCOS. REGISTER NOW - https://t.co/IA6EnDO7Kl
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The NYSE welcomes @pcoschallenge The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association to raise awareness to advance research and improve care towards the most common endocrine disorder in women.
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⚠️ BBC News investigation reveals dangerous trend of influencers promoting unproven PCOS 'cures.' These unauthorized treatments can delay proper medical care and pose serious health risks. Learn more in this BBC article featuring @pcoschallenge: https://t.co/xJGu9RfhpE.
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