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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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I’m a Female Health Doctor Who Spent Two Years Trying To Get a PCOS Diagnosis – 7 Things I've Learned About Advocating for Yourself

Hazel Wallace aka The Food Medic, in her kitchen holding a mug of tea.

Hands up if you've ever felt like a doctor rushed one of your medical appointments? Or like a medical professional didn't listen to you or your health concerns? Or like you weren't getting the professional support that you needed?

Hands up if, in turn, you've felt like you have no choice but to take your menstrual health into your own hands or turned to unqualified menstrual health "coaches" and self-proclaimed hormonal experts on platforms like TikTok?

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