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Ashley Levinson, CMA, CST, CSFA

Ashley Levinson (AKA @PCOSgurl) has worked diligently within the PCOS community for over 20 years, advocating for increased funding, research and awareness for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

PCOS | Advocacy

What You Should Know About the Link Between PCOS & Heart Health

By: Ashley Levinson, CMA, CST, CSFA
February 7th, 2020

The name Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) implies that this condition is all about the ovaries, but this condition affects many different systems and organs of the body, including the heart. Why do PCOS patients have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and how can we reduce those risk factors?

Infertility | PCOS | Advocacy | Community

Raising Awareness for PCOS: The #1 Infertility Diagnosis

By: Ashley Levinson, CMA, CST, CSFA
March 19th, 2019

March 7, 2019 was PCOS Advocacy Day, a day that turned Washington DC teal (yes, greenish blue) in recognition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It was a day where awareness was raised and funding was requested for relevant research on a complex syndrome that 1 in 5 women face, with more diagnoses occurring every day.