Dispelling the myths of a 'lazy girl's diagnosis'
There's a good chance you've heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). By some estimates, nearly 1.4 million Canadians have it, but did you know it's sometimes called a 'lazy girl's disease'?
Nam Kiwanuka discusses what it's like to have PCOS with actress and producer Andrea Lewis. They talk about the misconceptions of the condition, the symptoms women can experience, and how complex the condition can be, especially when dealing with the medical world's preconceptions.
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