For the past few weeks, I’ve been having a dull, sharp ache on the left side of my abdomen. It’s been getting worse and more frequent, but I don’t currently have an OB. I really don’t want to have to wait weeks, it’s really bothering me.

Would it be worth it to go to the ER? My insurance would cover it but im terrified it’s just my stomach, but it feels more in the area where I have period cramps. I know it’s not my period because that ended last week.

Thanks.

So I've been going through years of painful periods, ovarian cysts, bleeding in between periods (pink discharge), and excessive discharge.

I was finally able to take some time and see a OBGYN. Who sent me to get an ultrasound, and the radiologist who read my report, suspected that I have PCOS and get a follow up.

Unfortunately it's going to take a bit more time to get an official diagnosis, because my insurance changed with the new year. So I'm in the process of getting a new doctor and getting all of my tests sent over.

But I don't have what I was told. The top two common symptoms which is excessive facial hair, and weight gain.

Now I will say I'm a hairy gal, just not on my face (save for some peach fuzz on my upper lip, and some chin hairs that I have to pluck every couple of days)

And I will also add I used to be overweight and struggled with losing weight, but I was able to drop weight relatively easy when I started weightlifting. And I found out that I gained muscle at a much higher rate compared to your average woman.

I also found out my aunt has PCOS. She does have those symptoms.

I'm just wondering what the likelyhood of me having PCOS, mainly because I'm worried that if I have something different or more serious and treatment for that being delayed.

So I have had PCOS my whole life, was diagnosed with lean PCOS at 14/15, then after my last miscarriage in September, I gained weight and it isn't super easy to lose it. After literally handfuls of obgyns, I found one to take me serious, but it took many, many tries and advocating for myself to find one. And still, the main focus to help me conceive again was to lose weight.

My knee-jerk reaction was "what the hell? Why is he suggesting that? Doesn't every doctor say that?" and it kinda pissed me off, as I'm used to the "women need to be small" rhetoric and I have a past ED. I took a second to think, though -- the more research I did into it and the more messages I sent him so he'd explain it (this poor doctor has sent me so many studies at this point), the more I actually understood it.

I lost weight (from 175 at 5'4 to 145 at 5'4) and my periods regulated, I ovulated pretty regularly, my PCOS symptoms went away for a while and I felt a lot better. It took a true calorie deficit, a focus on protein, lowering sugars/choosing zero sugar items/avoiding added sugars, and lowering carbs. I kept my quality of life, while looking out for myself and my body. I checked my blood sugar often and it was out of the prediabetic range, finally, after 10 years. It felt like a breath of fresh air. My body didn't feel so heavy, I didn't feel so crappy... I felt normal again. I was able to conceive with my fiancé naturally, but we unfortunately lost the pregnancy.

Then, I gained weight back after the pregnancy, my PCOS symptoms came back with a vengeance, my blood sugars went back up, and my period disappeared. I felt a sense of betrayal by my body, very briefly. Then I realized something; when I was at a normal weight for my height, and was taking care of myself, my PCOS was managed. This was unmedicated weight loss. This was me looking out for my future and finally taking my health into my control.

I'm now down to 165, and taking steps daily to lose the weight, as I want to conceive again. I am on metformin now as of recently, which has made my weight loss easier. I am managing my diet, and doing what works for me. But my focus is on keeping my glucose levels low, as I have textbook insulin resistance. By decreasing these levels, I'm helping my body do what it needs to do and understand that I don't need all this extra weight.

I absolutely am one to want to try everything before medications, but have submitted to metformin ER (as the immediate release fucked me up). I had to take Provera to induce a period. I refuse to use clomid until I have to. But I know for my body, weight loss is what managed my PCOS, and that's what I am aiming for. So maybe the weight loss suggestion isn't because doctors want people skinny, but because there is a true benefit to having a lower BMI and controlling your insulin resistance.

Just a thought.

Chat with your friends from r/PCOS here about your daily progress, or rants and raves related to your PCOS experience. Off topic posts are permitted here, although sub rules otherwise apply!

Hello everyone,

I really need help at this point. Has anyone experienced this and was able to eventually get full strong hair again? My hair looks like like an older person’s hair. It’s very straw like, very soft, very thin, very weak and by just putting my hand through it, it just breaks. I am also dealing with male pattern baldness with my hairline receding. I am so incredibly sad about this. I started taking good care of my hair with doing more protein treatments to make it stronger but it only lasted a day then it’s back to being limp and breaking. Protein treatments now barely work. My hair looks like the 80 year old Rose in Titanic and I’m 32 smh. The top is also balding.

I know all of this started with PCOS. Has anyone experienced the above? Were you able to get nice hair again? What did you do? Please help and thank you.

Hey all! I’ve been dealing with suspected endometriosis and/or PCOS symptoms for a few years now, and a week ago had a billiard ball sized cyst removed from my right ovary. The healing process has been alright so far, but today i noticed this weird tugging/pulling feeling on and around my right ovary whenever i walk or move. I have my post-op appointment this coming Friday, but was wondering if i should bring it up to the doc sooner, or if anyone else has dealt with this?

Hi there! For context, I’m a 25F who started taking metformin nearly three months ago (500mg extended release daily). Was struggling with late/long periods (35 - 47 days per cycle on average) and weight gain. I also started taking adderall part way into my first month for ADHD, but my first period on metformin was 37 days, and then my last normal period was 28 days, only four days long, very light. I was SO pumped, and I've been losing a little weight and feeling better, so I thought it was helping my symptoms. However, barely a week later I started spotting, and a it just kept happening until it turned into what felt like a very light period for over a week. Never happen to me before.

I've never missed a day of metformin, and I take it in the 7:30am - 10:30am range after eating breakfast. However, the day I started spotting was the only day I forgot, and I took it around 2pm. I'm going to ask my doctor as well, but I wanted to see if anyone has a similar experience. Does taking metformin later than usual mess with your hormones enough to bring on your period? Or is that just a coincidence as my body keeps adjusting? Thanks so much for your help!!

Anybody else here find walking boring? I do. I like doing kettlebell and dumbbell workouts more. Is that okay?

This is probably going to be a long post because I'm wordy and feel that background is necessary to understand my situation, so I apologize ...

As a teenager, I always had fairly normal cycles: 31-32 days, regular, bleeding for ~5 days, and I was a healthy weight (maybe slightly overweight; around 150-160 lbs. at 5'4" but I have a stocky build and carry more muscle; for context, I look sick at my BMI-suggested weight). I did gain some weight when I went to college, but no more than 20 lbs.

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 19 when I presented to my gynecologist with irregular periods, but they weren't irregular in the way PCOS periods are typically irregular; I was bleeding TOO often, rather than not having a period. Gyno put me on birth control and job done.

I later went off birth control (around age 22, ~210 lbs) and the same issue cropped up: bleeding too much (not HEAVY, just often), and had to go back on birth control because I was anemic. I was on birth control for 7 more years before deciding to go off of it after reading The Period Repair Manual and Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I started tracking my BBT, CM, symptoms, etc. as well as taking myo-inositol, magnesium, vitamin D (which I'd already found out I was deficient in due to persistent fatigue), and a few others. It didn't seem to do anything for me; all I noticed is that I just stopped having a period altogether and that my weight has ballooned to 300+ lbs.

Now that I'm married and planning to start a family, I am VERY concerned I won't be able to get pregnant. My gyno told me to take a couple cycles of birth control and then stop it to help jumpstart a regular cycle. This HAS worked for me ... sort of. I'll have 2 regular cycles off of the birth control and then go back to not having a period at all. I've read about others having good luck with metformin helping them have a cycle, but I was on metformin for ~2 months and could absolutely not tolerate the GI symptoms. The diarrhea is supposed to go away after 2 weeks, supposedly, but it never did for me. I had to stop taking it because I was miserable. My doctor prescribed me Zepbound in its place, but trying to get it filled was an absolute nightmare, so I haven't been able to take it. Now, I'll be moving to the UK and I'm not confident a doctor will be willing to prescribe me a GLP-1 agonist and will make me try to lose weight on my own first, which has never worked.

Currently, my PCOS symptoms are: 1) amenorrhea, 2) obesity, 3) insulin resistance that cropped up within the last year, 4) slightly elevated androgen levels, 5) elevated LH, 6) mild acanthosis nigricans, and 7) occasional cystic acne, mostly on my back & shoulders.

I've never had alopecia; I don't have severe hirsutism (just a few stray hairs under my navel); and most importantly, an ultrasound confirmed I don't have cystic ovaries.

I feel like I've tried everything at this point: taking myo-inositol (tried multiple different formulations), taking a variety of vitamins/supplements, eating low carb, drinking spearmint and/or green tea, ridding my routines of endocrine disruptors, . NOTHING WORKS.

Basically, I'm lost. I'm angry at the dismissive treatment I've thus far received; I'm jealous of the women with PCOS who have been able to manage or control their symptoms with the standard methods; I'm frustrated that no one seems to be taking me seriously, and I'm alienated and alone because no one seems to share the same PCOS presentation.

Does ANYONE out there have a similar story or similar symptoms? Have you been able to cycle naturally, and if so, how did you achieve it? Have you gotten pregnant successfully? Did you do it naturally or did you need ART to conceive? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey everyone, before I address my current situation, I want to provide some context.

So back in November, I was on my period for about 4 weeks. I know my stress was super elevated at the time and so I was on my period from November 10th, 2024- December 7th, 2024. It wasn’t heavy bleeding either, I didn’t even have to wear a tampon and a majority of the time it was a light light pink color or a reddish brown color which confused me because I always know my period is over when I have the reddish brown color but the period was just not ending. I normally take ovasitol to help with my pcos and regulate my periods and so during these 4 weeks I was still taking my ovasitol as normal but then I ended up running out and I decided to not buy more just to see if my period would stop while no longer being on the ovasitol. My period eventually ended.

Based on my Flo calendar, I was supposed to get my period again around December 24th, 2024 but I didn’t end up getting it and I figured it was because I was just on my period for 4 weeks and since I was no longer taking ovasitol that probably had something to do with it as well.

So fast forward to now, I went to get a transvaginal ultrasound yesterday. After the ultrasound I noticed there was some light pink blood when I went to the restroom and wiped and then before I went to bed last night there was some dark brown blood when I wiped.

When I woke up this morning it was a red color when I wiped after using the bathroom. I figured it was just spotting but then I was sitting down and felt some blood coming out, like when you can feel blood coming out when you’re wearing a pad, and so I got in the shower and realized it was bright red.

Could the ultrasound have caused my period to come now since technically I’m “20 days” late? I’m also experiencing cramping, what feels like period cramping? Has anyone else experienced this? I’m a bit worried and scared

I was diagnosed with both PCOS and endometriosis back in 2008/2009 and have been without health insurance almost the entire time. I’ve gone to local health clinics to be on birth control to help alleviate symptoms, but that’s it.

Now I have a new job and am about to have health insurance and I’m so excited to go to a doctor to discuss alleviating my symptoms—the one I’m most insecure about is weight gain. I’m not sure, but I speculate that I have pre diabetic symptoms as well.

How do I discuss this with a new doctor and what kind of doctor do I need to speak with? When I did have insurance (~2015-2019) I did go to an OBGYN regularly but not a GP. When I didn’t have insurance, I went to a city health clinic for Pap smears annually. I don’t have any contact with the doctor I saw in 2008/2009 that diagnosed me, it was so long ago that I forgot where I even went and I’ve moved to a new state if that matters, do I need to be re-evaluated and diagnosed again? How do I bring up my concerns about weight gain and diabetes without sounding like I’m just trying to be on ozempic or something? I’m not opposed to being on it, I just remember there being a medication shortage and people lying just to get it. Also, aside from googling it, how do I find the best doctor nearby that’s knowledgeable about PCOS and endometriosis, like are there any special accreditations to look for specifically?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I’m really excited to have access to proper medical care again and I want to live as normal of a life as possible finally.

I missed 3 doses of my wegovy when I was traveling. My doctor told me to take a dose when I got home, so I did. I was supposed to get my period this week, but I didn’t.

I’m definitely not pregnant … but has this happened to anyone before? My period has become regular, so I’m a bit confused why I haven’t gotten it (and am wondering if these 2 things are correlated)

I have PCOS, low blood sugar which keeps spiking??, and break out really bad when i eat diary. If you’re like me, what do you eat? any nutritionist or smth can you suggest me a diet.. thank you. My drs are NOT helping and the only good dr has been on leave for the past 6 months.

Anyone else spend their entire first trimester absolutely beside themselves with anxiety over miscarriage? This is my first pregnancy and I'm 10 weeks 1 day. It happened really quickly & easily for us, and I have myself convinced it's too good to be true. I have always expected infertility struggles or repeat miscarriages due to PCOS (to be fair though, I did a lot of work in the year leading up to starting to try to conceive - weight loss, metformin, supplements, seeing multiple doctors, tracking my hormone levels etc).

I've had some episodes of spotting (which I think is due to constipation & straining to go) and my pregnancy symptoms have been super mild & intermittent - sometimes I don't even feel pregnant and most recently, my boobs have "deflated" some. I have a scan coming up Tuesday but I have this dark cloud over me just waiting for something to go wrong. We saw a strong heartbeat at 6 weeks 5 days on an ultrasound but I feel like maybe baby has passed since then. I dunno. I'm really really struggling and feeling doomed at a time that should be beautiful and exciting. Can anyone relate?

hello friends, i (21F) have been diagnosed w/ pcos since 2023 by my OB and have only been given oral BC as a form of treatment (which i have discontinued in taking)…however, tomorrow i am meeting with my PCP regarding concerns about drastic weight loss AND weight gain (>15lbs) within the past 2-3 months. to cut the story short, this has honestly affected my body image, lifestyle, mood, and quality of life. although there are so many other symptoms i am experiencing (hair loss, hormonal belly, irregular periods, tiredness after eating, painful bloating), my weight outweighs all the other symptoms as this affects my physical appearance too.

side note: i am a very active person, get 10k steps daily, eat fairly clean, and try to steer away from overly processed foods.

i don’t think i will get prescribed a GLP-1 as i am 5’1 and 135lbs (the heaviest weight i’ve been at) which will not qualify for the medication…but is still something that lingers in the back of my mind to potentially bring it up to my PCP. i kind of pretty much feel hopeless and have truly tried every diet, exercise, lifestyle change, etc.

what are your experiences with medications such as metformin and GLP-1’s? if you are on a GLP-1 have you gotten prescribed it regardless of being under the BMI for the medication?

!! will keep everyone posted after my appointment tomorrow.

Hello! This is just a small rant since I have no one else to share this with.

As I am still very, very, VERY insecure about my body, especially with the terrible body hair PCOS gives me. And shaving is an option, yes, but I'm seriously too lazy for it.

I've heard that electrolysis is helpful, but I simply don't have the money for it. I'm an apprentice and well.. Money can get tight here and there..

So, since this is a huge problem for me, I feel unworthy of having a relationship. What if my partner doesn't like what lies underneath? What if they get disgusted by me? What if they will leave me for not being how they expected me to be?

My picture's don't represent the REAL me. Only what I want to look like.

Everytime I look at a girl and see no body hair, I get jealous.

I was already struggling with body acne and dandruff. Then BOOM, PCOS just had to hit me around the corner and make everything EVEN WORSE.

I'm just so tired. I'm just tired and just resenting everything I see. I'm just so tired.

TLDR: have you ever had issues with dating and fertility?

This is kinda a weird situation and idk if it’s even right to post here but I need advice. I (26f) was diagnosed with PCOS at 17. I have came to terms with the fact that I will likely need help getting pregnant. I want to be a mom and I’m grateful that there are options out there like IVF to help with that.

ANYWAY, I’ve been texting my ex (m26) and we’ve gotten into some tough discussions about the future and marriage and kids. We’re both Catholic (him more traditional than me) and he seems to be against IVF and says that if he’s not meant to have kids he doesn’t need them and that the church is against “Insemination in a petri dish”. And that he doesn’t expect me to give him kids. (I desperately want to be a mom.) I never thought that my potential fertility issues would cause issues in my dating life. I really do want to make things work because I messed it up last time because I got scared and I do really like this guy. Has anyone else ever had issues with dating and fertility issues?

Hi, I just have a quick little question for my cysters in here. Do any of you have random pelvic pain or can feel your ovaries like….pulsating or extracting when you are about to have a big ‘O’?

I get really bad pelvic pain on my right side like once or twice a month and it usually lasts for a couple of days then I am fine. When I went to my doctor to get an ultrasound she said that my right ovary is slightly larger than the left but it’s ok and I’m just like how is that ok?! And every time I reach my peak I can fill it pulsating/throbbing but on the left side I feel absolutely nothing.

Sorry, I am just curious because I feel like my dr is an idiot and I’m currently looking for a new one 😂

hi, im 22 and i’ve been struggling with hirsutism for quite some time now. ive always been generally very hairy especially on my face but in the past 3 years ive had the worst hair growth on my chin and neck area as well as sideburns. im south asian so have very thick dark hair. i generally wax and pluck any remaining hairs, dermaplane very occasionally. ive got laser before but had to stop because it was having the reverse effect on me and really aggravated my hyper pigmentation (went to two different specialists) + electrolysis is not an option for me right now.

ive got screened for PCOS twice and dont have it - sometimes just a 1-2 week delay because of stress etc. besides that got my total testosterone tested last year (it was 86) and tested it a week ago and have managed to bring it down to 25 this year. besides that everything else in my blood was fine, ruled out any pre diabetes also.

i am not severely over weight either but could lose maybe a little more and have started weight training over the last 3 months and have a relatively okay diet that is usually protein focused. im really not sure why im having such excessive hair growth? i dont understand. and the constant waxing/plucking, stubble no matter how much i remove my hair, and further hyper pigmentation is really damaging my self esteem :(

ive tried spearmint oil and spearmint tea in the past but nothing seems to be working to reduce it. does anyone have any other suggestions at all? any topical cream that has worked for them? or has anyone had a similar hirsutism situation that seems to be completely idiopathic?

anything would be helpful :( <3

Hi guys, especially to those people that healed their pcos and finally loose the weight, what are your supplements or tips in losing belly fat/weight, I feel like everytime I breath i gain weight. It's really taking a toll on me right now. I want to make progress. Please help me out.

I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS due to ovulation bleeding. My periods are regular and my weight is within normal limits. My doctor recommended a light treatment with inositol, which led to the reduction of the cysts. In the tests, my testosterone was close to the upper limit, but not beyond it, so I did not need any other medication.

At the same time, I developed chronic spontaneous urticaria, for which no clear cause was identified. Allergy tests came back fine. However, it was confirmed that I have insulin resistance.

The dietary recommendations I received are giving me a hard time. I was suggested to avoid dairy products because they could worsen the inflammation associated with urticaria. However, I have read that dairy products may be beneficial for regulating blood sugar, which is important for managing insulin resistance. Additionally, it is said that it would be better to avoid meat because it could worsen PCOS symptoms, but it could help control inflammation.

Are there any clear dietary guidelines that I should follow in this situation? Should I focus my diet solely on managing insulin resistance, given that this is the only specific problem identified in the tests? Some solid guidance would be very helpful, given my complex situation.

Hey I (F 36) have terrible periods and have done now for many years. They last 2 weeks, and I get 2 weeks off from them.

I have children and have never had absence of periods or missed any.

I was sent for an ultrasound to see what’s going on and it was discovered that I had one ovary half the size it should be, and both are polycystic.

This had come as a shock as I have never been told there’s a problem before so it seems to be a new development. The only other symptom I have is cystic acne when I’m due my period that can be quite bad.

My doctors not been much help, and has told me only thing I can have to help is the marina coil which I don’t particularly want.

I find it odd that although my periods are heavy, they’re regular like clock work so assuming I still ovulate? Anybody similar?

I’ve been on metformin for almost nine months now and recently I’ve been getting waves of nausea in the mornings and evenings. I think it might be hunger but I’m not sure. Any thoughts?

Are any ladies in here avid gym goers? I’m finally biting the bullet and getting myself a membership, but I’m so freaking nervous! My anxiety is through the roof lol. I have a million work out videos and regimens saved, but I still have no freaking clue what to do when I get there. I guess my biggest fear is looking like an idiot with improper form, or not knowing how to use a machine.

Any advice?

Hello, fellow cysters. I would like to ask those of you who took Inositol and had it successfully induce a period for you a question. So, I've been taking this supplement since December 24. I started from a small dose and slowly got the way up to the current 4g. I feel like it has slightly helped with my appetite, bloating, weight and my period. My last period (natural) was on December 7th and, like clockwork, I got another one on January 7th, so I was very happy.

However, this period was very light, compared to the previous one and I only bled for 3-4 days (hard to tell what was bleeding and what spotting). In December my period was very heavy, so I found it a little weird, but I have had different bleeding before, sometimes heavier, sometimes less, so I won't be jumping to conclusions until the next period (hopefully in February). That's one thing that I noticed.

Another things that I find weird is the spotting. As I said, I bled from Tuesday to Thursday and then it seemed like it was over, but I am still spotting to this day. Every day it's less though.

And lastly, the cramping, which I also found atypical. I had severe cramping on the first day of my period, then it disappeared, only to come back today. It's not as strong and I'm not entirely sure if it's even menstrual cramping as my periods have been so irregular ever since the first one that sometimes it's hard for me to tell, but I'm like 90% convinced it's indeed this.

And now question: is this normal with inositol? I have only recently added it to my routine (Metformin on its own wasn't doing much) and I understand that improving PCOS symptoms is not an overnight thing, so my hormones are probably constantly fluctuating and hopefully will eventually regulate themselves. However, I've read a couple stories about Inositol in this and other subs, stating that it cause some women to have a "never ending" period that had to be fixed by bc or constant spotting all year long. I really wish it isn't the case here, because Inositol is the first thing that really seems to be helping me and regulating my periods is my biggest goal. Or maybe those late stage cramps aren't even an Inositol thing and they happen even to those who menstruate regularly? I'd love some insight on this matter 💚

TL;DR: Inositol causing spotting and sudden cramps towards the end of the period? Is this normal?

Hello all! Never posted anything on Reddit before but I didn’t know who or where else to ask. I feel so stuck & worried 24/7.

Little info about me: I’m 30 years old, I weigh nearly 400 pounds & I’m “differently abled” due to a mishap that occurred during a spinal surgery that I had a few years back. So, I’m wheelchair bound but fortunately, I’m still fully functional with my upper body!

Yeah, I think that’s about it lol

I was diagnosed with PCOS after getting bloodwork done back in early September due to a long overdue period, along with a few other symptoms. Once I was officially diagnosed, my primary doctor barely explained the condition to me & prescribed me pills to take to basically “force” my period to finally come. She then told me once it did to schedule an appointment with one of the facility’s OBGYNs. Confused & honestly anxious beyond all reason, I did just that. 

The OBGYN, like my primary doctor, made it seem like it was no big deal & told me that I’ll have to take birth control & NOTHING ELSE. I’ve always been opposed to taking them due to the side effects. And based on the the research that I’ve done, it’s not really a good option for most (if not, all) of us for it can makes PCOS all the harder to live with. 

I just wish that this so-called “care facility” was more helpful & understanding. In present day, I’m wanting to finally take control of this before it really gets outta hand. My older sister has PCOS & diabetes runs in both sides of our family. Her deciding to just ignore her issues (most likely due to not getting proper help/advice from her doctors as well) is another story entirely but I’m not so quick to throw in towel so soon! I want to combat this but I just really don’t know where to go from here & how to start, especially for someone in my physical condition. Any & all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I’ll also try to pass along what I know to try & encourage my sister. I know it’s hard to live with PCOS but I really want us both to live on healthier & longer, despite our current circumstances!

Thank you to those who just took the time to read this, even if you don’t have a straight answer. One thing’s for sure, I feel so much more seen & heard here in this community than I have any where else! 😃

Stay positive & safe, all! 💪🏽✨🌸

Me and my husband have started actively trying for a baby, the only problem is that I dont know when I am ovulating because the last time i had my period was in october. Is it possible to get pregnant even though im not having my period? Do i Just take pregnancy tests regularly to check? Would appreciate some advice.

I wish it was more talked about how debilitating and heartbreaking this condition is for women.

My biggest symptom has always been hirutism and I used to have a beard as thick as a man’s. Plucking would eat up hours of my time and it was such an inconvenience/ couldn’t be spontaneous, etc. I got laser hair removal sessions using medical grade laser and it worked so drastically well. Like complete night and day, where from plucking and shaving for hours daily, I went to shaving every 4 days.

I noticed my hair thinning and decided I would bite the bullet and try topical 5% minoxidil just under 2 months ago. The dread shed was/ still is traumatising but I realised that my facial hair was coming back rapidly. It’s nowhere near as bad as it was before laser, but I do have shave much more frequently.

I am no longer in a position where I can get more laser and even thinking is there is any point of laser with minoxidil. I may just quit minoxidil as the hirutism was detrimental to my quality of life.

I would LOVE to try spiro but PCOS isn’t considered as serious in the UK and almost impossible to be seen and taken seriously/ prescribed meds even via private.

Ahhh sorry needed to rant I’m just so sick of my body fighting against me :(

hi everybody, I hope you guys are having a great day so I am 23 years old and I have a boyfriend and we both want a family so I want to start trying to find ways to help my PCOS so it used to be worse when I was younger I would skip periods for months at a time and then get really long periods that lasted like a month or two and I will have to go to the hospital and have blood transfusions, but I started taking myo d inoistol and that sort of regulated it and lowered my testosterone levels so with the type of PCOS I have I have type B I believe I am insulin resistant and I have no cysts on my ovaries currently and my testosterone levels are slightly elevated. They are 56. I just got tested and my estrogen is I think normal but my progesterone levels are very low, which leads me to believe I am having anovulatory cycles. I have been researching what supplements I can take to help with this. My progesterone levels have always been very low. I have actually never had anything higher than .5 so I definitely think it’s anovulatory cycles but my cycles are sort of regular. I get cramps I get the mood things I get everything so I’m not sure how that works but if anybody has any tips to help with raising progesterone levels Naturally let me know. I just discovered the wild yam cream thing, I was wondering if I can take it in the form of capsules instead of the cream. I have started taking vitex and magnesium glycinate. I am also mounjaro for the insulin resistance and I’m going to start taking metformin as well and probably stop taking Mounjaro because I know you’re not supposed to get pregnant on it I was told. So if anybody has any tips, please let me know. However, I do wanna add if anybody was wondering mounjaro has slowed down like the hair growth the hirsutism by a lot. Mine usually causes like chin hair and like my sideburns are really like little onto my face, but it really slowed down that hair growth so if anybody was wondering if it does help it does for me at least. i have also lost about 50 pounds i intend to lose more i just kind of plateaued (not with mounjaro i started mounjaro two weeks ago to see if it would help regulate my hormones/the hirsutism)

I was diagnosed with pcos about 1 month ago. I had painful periods and a lot of bleeding and I had gained about 10 kg for the last 1-1.5 years (22lb). I thought I had endometriosis. But the doctor said that I had cysts, the largest of which was 5x7 cm, that I had pcos, that the weight I gained caused this, that I had to go to a dietician and lose weight. I am 25 years old, I have never had much hair growth and acne on my face on my body. I also got very upset after reading comments on the internet that it is difficult to have children, and I am very afraid that the symptoms of pcos will affect my working life. I started working at the job I have wanted for a long time 2 weeks ago. I am currently thinking of eating healthy and losing weight with pilates as a first step. I am waiting for your advice.

Edit:I would be very grateful if you can advise not only on diet but also on menstrual cramps, pain and cysts, in short, on everything.