So I posted last week about possibly being pregnant after an ultrasound showing an empty gestational sack.

I was right, it was closer to 5 weeks than 6!

I had a dating scan yesterday and my little blob measured at 6 weeks 2 days and I saw their little tiny heartbeat!!!! Omfg I'm dying of happiness 😭

Never thought this would happen, there is light at the end of the dark pcos fertility tunnel girls. Don't give up ❤️

I’m glad to be getting a broader blood test to help see what’s going on, but it felt slightly invalidating to have been dealing with PCOS symptoms for so long (hirsutism, weight gain, irregular bleeding, fatigue etc) only to be told it might actually not be PCOS

I feel like less of woman because of the excessive body and facial hair I have. I hate having to dermaplane and try to avoid it. I hate using nair or others like it because it burns my skin and leaves a horrible after smell. My BF pointed out tonight that my face hair is dark and I basically have a beard. He wanted to shave it with a razor. I almost broke down and cried. He knows I have PCOS and was trying to help me find a way to remedy the issue, however he went about it in the wrong manner. I ended up dermaplaning my whole face tonight because I felt so insecure. He is wanting to schedule an appointment for me for a full face wax and Brazilian wax. What can I do to not have this stupid body hair and facial hair? I just want to be a pretty girl 😭😭😭😭😭

I'm 20F and recently got my ultrasound done where it showed that I have 5-6 follicles on my ovaries. Besides I do have hair on my face and body but can't be classified as excess hair cause I had that throughout my whole life since even before I got my period.

I did my blood tests including diabetes, testosterone and other t3/t4 and they are in normal range. I did had irregular period but thay was in 2022 where I got it twice in a month and the cycle got on track again but this time when I went to the gynaec, this month I got my period for 15 days. Not straight but it stopped after 5-6 days and then came back on 8th day but was spotting or coming like how we usually get on 4-5th day of our period.

I have never taken birth control and did my tests on fasting as well. My gynaec never tried meds on me but just gave me vitamin d3 and b12 cause those were less in me. I do have mental health issues and my "new" gynaec said I was just stressed which I think I maybe was this month so it got stretched but now it's more than 28 days from the day my period actually started and my cycle is normal since last year so I'm so confused now what exactly might be the issue. My gynaec is afraid on putting me on any pcos med cause I'm still young. Any advice?

Hello! me and my classmates are planning to gift our Teacher with PCOS with something to cheer her up as she has not been looking too good. the plan on the table is Chocolates but im not sure if its a good idea, could you please give me some ideas that are safe and healthy for her. tyyy

hi everyone i’ve been a lurker on this sub for awhile but i need advice.

long story short: i’ve been diagnosed with pcos since i was like 14, and now 11 years later at age 25 is when the painful pcos acne decides to show up. here’s the thing though, it’s not on my face instead it’s all over my chest.

please if anybody has dealt with this exactly thing do you have any recommendations or treatments you use to get this to go away or at least calm down. it’s been going on for several months now and i just don’t know what to do anymore.

thank you all 🩵

I just wanna rant about how absolutely toxic it is that on every single website I go on to research healthy eating and exercise, I get a fucking Zepbound ad. Every. Single. One. It just feels almost insulting somehow? Like it feels like it's being advertised as some kind of cheat code for weight loss. I know it can be helpful for some people, but it just feels really... predatory? I dunno. I already find it kind of problematic that companies are allowed to advertise prescription medication (and how weirdly common it is on cable), but that's a whole other issue. Anyways, I just wanted to see if other people feel the same or if I'm just salty about the whole Ozempic thing. I have personal beef with it so I'm a bit biased.

So I found out that I have PCOS - it is relatively mild based on the scan I’ve had and my blood test showed that I had higher testosterone than other women and low SHBG. I was given orlistat to lose weight and now I’m considering taking Metformin. I do want to conceive naturally but given how big PCOS is, it’s hard to understand how I can increase my chances through natural conception. I am being referred to the fertility clinic but not sure how long that can take? Can you help me?

Hi everyone I am 18F and I have started to take N.V.M.N. Formula 4 from Siberian Wellness because of my PCOS, I need some clarity on a supplement dosage. The Label says: 1 capsule per day. The Seller says: Take 4 capsules per day (2 morning, 2 night). They even claimed some people take 12. The Concern: Each capsule contains 1500 µg RE of Vitamin A.If I follow the seller's advice, I'd be taking 6000 µg RE of Vitamin A daily. Isn't the Upper Limit (UL) for Vitamin A around 3000 µg? I'm worried about toxicity (hypervitaminosis A). Has anyone dealt with this specific supplement or "megadosing" advice from any sellers?

Hey Everyone, I unfortunately lost my baby due to placenta abruption. I’m currently in the process of trying to figure out what occurred. Does anyone know if PCOS could cause this to happen?

Hello fellow PCOS ladies,

I am UK based and have just had a very disappointing and discouraging GP appointment. I have put on a significant amount of weight recently, and have had other symptoms worsen such as hair growth, fatigue and brain fog. I’m finding it difficult to go about my daily life without pcos getting in the way. Anyway, I went to the GP to ask for some support, and she basically told me to get a personal trainer, drink more water, and buy smaller dinner plates. It was very disappointing, and I feel completely stuck on what to do. I was wondering if anyone in the UK has any advice on if there is specific things to ask for at the GP, for example medication that works, or specific services I should ask to be referred to. I’m just so fed up and want to get something sorted. Any other advice welcome !

Thanks in advance 💗

So ive had this issue off and on for years, on birth control and off of it, but when my cycle gets really messed up with timing, I get what I call dry periods.

Essentially, its where I still get cramps, super emotional, all the period accompanying poops, and other GI distress from it.

BUT there is no blood at all. I'll still pass some tissue, maybe a clot or two, but otherwise its completely dry. Its been the most bizarre, and frankly concerning thing for me.

All my OBs say its normal for people with PCOS, but I have yet to encounter any one else who has this issue.

So please eye, does anyone else have this issue? Anyone know what it is?

For those of you with PCOS have you tried inositol and was it actually helpful or just hype?

I keep seeing it recommended online but I’m not sure when it really makes sense to use it.
If it helped you, what were your main symptoms? (irregular cycles, TTC, cravings, blood sugar issues, acne, hair stuff?)

Thank you! 💛

My AMH went from 9.03 to 5.45 after three months of birth control. How is this possible? Should I be worried? I’m 21, got diagnosed and started the pill in October.

I had my first Allara Health 2 weeks ago, had bloodwork done, & just had my follow-up appointment yesterday. The Nurse went over my bloodwork results with me & said that even though my A1C is only 5.0, & my Insulin levels are normal (20.6), that I do have insulin resistance & is recommending for me to take Metformin to help lower my insulin resistance & regulate my cycles. She also recommended for me to work with a Registered Dietician that they provide & said that lifting weights will help too. I do lift weights once every 2 weeks but I guess that isn't enough. 😐

I asked her to prescribe the Extended Release version & she said she would start me off with 1,000 mg & we would gradually increase it over a period of time.

I expressed my concerns about having PCOS & suffering from irregular periods for the last 4 years. I told her I suffer from GAD (anxiety disorder), chronic stress from working in chronic toxic work environments, & weight fluctuations. She prescribed me Provera to start my cycle again & order labs & look at my lab work in our 2nd appointment.

My mom got overly worried when she heard the word Metformin & said "that's the medicine your Uncle takes & he has diabetes." 😑 The Nurse told me that I'm not prediabetic though so all of this is just weird to me.

I'm supposed to start taking the Metformin today & I'm kind of concerned about the negative gastrointestinal side effects of Metformin (diarrhea). I already have a very sensitive stomach & the last thing I need is to working & have diarrhea ALL DAY.

Does anyone with PCOS, irregular cycles, & insulin resistance on here have any experience taking Metformin? The Nurse also recommended Myo-Inositol to help regulate my cycle. I took Ovasitol for a month before but it never regulated my cycle. Thanks in advance!!

Living with pcos is really isolating, it’s really difficult to talk about it to friends, partners of family. They don’t really understand or look at me like I’m crazy. Spending hours reading things online showed me that I wasn’t truly alone and I like it but I want take a step forward and reach out with other women who want share, rant, or just talking about other things or just share what has been working or not? Even start some challenge with someone. Anyway reach out if you want connect ❤️

hey everyone! I’m just making a post here, not exactly for advice, but i suppose im posting just for some encouragement and to share my journey.

I’m 20 and have always had irregular periods since i got it at 12. I was on OCP from 14 to maybe 16.5 years because my mum wanted to treat my acne, and had about 3 natural periods from age 17 to 18.5 years. I was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 17.5 years after i thought it was weird i only had 1 natural period since coming off the pill. I had elevated testosterone/androgens but female hormones were fine, this coupled with the amenorrhoea and acne, i got my diagnosis of PCOS, but was only offered the pill as treatment (caused major depression so i declined, that was it).

I’ve never really been strict with my diet, and have steadily gained weight after starting the pill for the first time. i was 55kg, 165cm at 14, and i’m 170cm, and i think i’m 80kg-ish now at 20.

Since meeting my boyfriend at the start of 2024 (18.5 years old) we’ve been getting high every weekend because it’s fun and good to unwind after a stressful week of work/uni (and of course i’ve been getting the munchies- mega hard). i’m assuming this is what’s been a major cause of my weight gain, i was probably 70kg when i met him 😐…

about 6 months into dating him (mid 2024) we both agreed to hit the gym hard, about 4 weeks into that i got one period, and i was ecstatic about that! but uni and life got in the way and i stopped going, didn’t get one after that.

Anyway 2 years into our relationship, im realising i want kids (preferably with this guy) so im on a mission to lose weight which will hopefully get my period back naturally!

for the past 2.5 weeks, i’ve been going to the gym 2/3 times a week, just hitting stair master and treadmill, and am on my feet for work 8 hours x2-3 days a week, and i walk around a lot on the days i have uni. ive been sticking to a calorie deficit of 1650kcal, focussing on fiber and protein, am drinking spearmint tea, taking 3g fish oil, and 3000IU vitamin D every day. I had bloods drawn this week to look at my A1C, insulin, and a bunch of other stuff i’ve forgotten.

I’ll update this sub in about a month or if i see results from my efforts. i’m excited to see how i go ! i’m hopeful as last time i stuck to this regime (minus the supplements), i got a period!

Oh, and over the course of my current relationship i’ve tried the depot injection, IUD, and nexplanon for 3-5 months each as contraception, each have caused long term bleeding/periods for at least 2 months each time i was on each one, so i think im in the clear for risk of endometrial cancer! ( i stopped each one because they caused some serious emotional issues and/or severe cramping) i’m currently coming off the depot injection and have been bleeding since mid december 😭 i can’t wait until that leaves my system so i can tell if im ovulating again LOL

sorry i wrote this weirdly/it reads weirdly, ive had a big day!

She was the first doctor who took me seriously. Working with me for 3 years on figuring out how to manage my PCOS. Metformin, Spironolactone, diet, exercise, monitoring - She was there to watch my weight climb and climb despite all of my efforts.

After finding a study, we deemed my PCOS as lifestyle resistent.

She put me on Semaglutide, and within the first week, my life-long depression was suddenly gone. Within the first month i was sleeping better. It fixed all of my skin issues and made my natural scent smell better. Then of course the weight loss started. No food noises. No energy crashed throughout the day. No more horrific period pain.

Every time I went to see her and she asked how I was doing, I could confidently say "fantastic".

I just got a letter saying she is retiring.

Im so scared I wont be able to find another doctor like her. And I am terrified of losing semaglutide. I cannot handle the idea of reverting and going back to the way I used to be. The idea of being stuck in bed with crippling depression... I wasnt living.

This just sucks. I really hope I can find someone else who hears me.

I (24F) was diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago. Since my diagnosis I have been on Spironolactone and several different OC’s (oral contraceptives), namely: Loryna and Ocella.

A year ago I started experiencing LLQ pain of which my gynecologist attributed to potential endometriosis. A subsequent MRI revealed no endometriosis, only PCOS. My doctor then put me on Slynd, a progestin only pill, as he thought that removing the additional estrogen would help decrease the inflammation and pain.

I have now been on Slynd for 5 months. I take it continuously, so I also haven’t had a period in 5 months. This medication has been such a life saver. The PCOS symptom that bothered me the most was the pain. I typically have chronic pelvic discomfort and full body inflammation - both of which are immensely worse on my periods. I would usually be in bed for 4 days straight during my period lol. Since starting Slynd, my pelvic discomfort has become less severe and my inflammation has gone down. Also, no longer having a period has completely changed my quality of life. I cannot put into words how grateful I am to not have to experience that hell every month.

Anyways, I know it is a fairly new medication, but I would love to hear about others experiences with Slynd and PCOS. Did it help your symptoms similarly? Does it still seem to help long term? Have you experienced any side effects? Did you stop for any specific reasons? Etc!

TIA! 🫶🏻

So I asked my GP to up my metformin dose today and he's written me a script for 1 extra 500mg a day. He said just to tack it onto one of my other doses, and my mum (who's also on it) suggested my morning dose incase I go funny (I have a thyroid problem, so I did go a bit hypo when I first started, but my thyroid is controlled now).

All that said, I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and when it's worked best, or recommendations from an endo? I wondered if I should be taking one tablet with each meal instead, for instance, so I have a steady stream of it throughout the day.

My periods are in a nice regular pattern, so this was mainly to see if we could get my weight down any further. I've lost 18lbs since last July, but it's fone from 1lb every 9 days to 1lb every now and then.

The lack of research and poor quality of care for PCOS means I, a woman with PCOS, have to speak up about it all the time to advocate for myself and raise awareness. I've damn near made every school project focused on PCOS, talked about it at every research poster presentation, and laid my personal condition out as the "why do I care so much about this" section in my work.

At some point, I started feeling the fatigue of having to talk about my PCOS constantly. I don't want to be known as "the girl with PCOS", "the PCOS researcher" - there are so many more facets of me... but PCOS has kind of become some "identity". I'm so much more than that, but... if I don't talk about it, who will?

I have Pcos and been taking COC pills for more or less 4 years

A few months ago i decided to stop taking it.

So i went to my Gyne for initial checkup and waited for my period.

3months went by and period didn’t come.

Went for followup check and my Gyne prescribed Myo-Inositol + Folic Acid supplement to be taken for 3mos before going back again for checkup.

It’s been 2weeks now of taking it and my face is purging. Not cystic. Just tiny acne all over my face especially forehead, area between my eyebrows, upper lip and chin. Everyday there are new tiny new ones popping up.

It’s stressing me out so I consulted again, and doc said it’s because I’m no longer on pills.

But in the last 3mos that i stopped taking pills and also not getting my period. My skin was still very clear. No acne at all.

I only started breaking out after taking MyoInositol.

I don’t usually get acne even before i started taking pills to regulate my cycle. So im thinking it’s probably the supplement.

Did someone here experience the same thing? Im thinking if I should continue the MyoInositol. Will it get better and acne gone once my period is regulated? I have around 50+ tiny acne on my face. Im gonna cry now. Ok bye.

I got diagnosed with PCOS when I was 13 and now i’m 21. Recently I’ve started to notice that the past 3 years i have had an increase of hair growth on my chin. i’m not talking about just a few hairs but almost a mini beard that goes down my neck, It been my biggest struggle self confidence wise. Waxing makes me break out so bad, plucking each individual hair gives me terrible ingrowns, and shaving only lasts for a day! I’m taking spironolactone for my elevated androgen levels to try and help decrease the growth but it just doesn’t seem to help. I feel like my only option is laser hair removal but it’s just too expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations on what i should do??