Woman calls for improved gynecological care in N.B. after 11-year wait for diagnosis – CBC

Researcher says women face longer wait times than men because of ‘medical sexism’

Aug 25, 2025

When Rosanna Gallant, 32, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome in April, she sighed with relief.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, known widely by its acronym PCOS, is “the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age,” according to a 2016 study by the National Institutes of Health.

It causes infertility, irregular menstrual bleeding, ovarian cysts, excessive facial hair and mental health issues.

When Gallant received her diagnosis, it was the result of years of fighting to be heard.

“You have to stand up for yourself, you have to advocate,” she said.

Now, four months after her diagnosis, she says she’s been left waiting again: this time, for support from her family doctor about how to manage her symptoms.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-woman-pcos-wait-1.7612817