Did you know that PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age? But it’s a lot more than that. This lifelong health condition continues far beyond the child-bearing years. (source: CDC)In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with motherhood blogger Melissa Ortiz as she shares her story about conceiving after a PCOS diagnosis. Lina and Melissa get fired up about women's health, in the notion that "knowledge is power". They recognize a lack of women's health education in the healthcare system and question why topics like this aren't taught in schools. Young women should know the ins and outs of their own body and any possible and potential diseases that might threaten their health as they get older.Topics discussed:Symptoms of PCOS How Melissa got diagnosed with PCOS and what led her to get a second opinionThe importance of gynecologic bedside mannerThe steps Melissa took to conceive after her PCOS diagnosisIf PCOS affected her second pregnancyMelissa's advice to other women living with PCOS Connect with Melissa:The Mamacita Life Instagram: @themamacitalifeConnect with Lina:Instagram: @linaforrestalBlog: www.linaforrestal.comPodcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcastArtwork Credit: Gabi's MediaSupport the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)