[Python] MongoDB: Establishing a connection is SUPER slow

uri = "mongodb+srv://usernameassword@clusterX.xxxxxxx.mongodb.net/?appName=ClusterX"
client = MongoClient(uri, server_api=ServerApi('1'))


I use the Python code above to establish a connection to the MongoDB server. It takes super long: 25 seconds.

When I use MongoDB VS Code Extension, I click the 'Connect' button and 1 second later the connection is established successfully.

Note: Same database, same PC, same IP.

What is the matter with the python code above? Any suggestions?

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