On Making PCOS a Public Health Priority - Women's Health Series with Sasha Ottey Narratives of Purpose

Advocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's Health
In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge.
Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how her experiences led her to establish a leading non-profit organisation that supports and advocates for those affected by PCOS globally.
Sasha emphasises the importance of patient involvement in creating medical solutions and innovations, as well as the need for increased funding towards research.
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References for content mentioned in this episode:
Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:40 The Importance of Women's Health Advocacy
01:30 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:37 Sasha's Personal Journey with PCOS
05:17 The Global Reach of PCOS Challenge
07:51 The Importance of Patient-Led Research
12:52 The Future of...