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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - periods, pain and pregnancy

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On air, radio presenter Darcy is a fun and bubbly presence. But off air, she struggles daily with the consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – weight gain, exhaustion, painful periods and, perhaps the most difficult, her future fertility. Despite this, her positivity shines through as she shares her story so far.

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