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Letting Boyfriend In On The Secret

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Michigan City, IN

I have been diagnosed PCOS for almost 6 years. Since then I have had severe, dark and coarse hair pretty much all over me that I can never really deal with. I also have to shave my face every day, sometimes a couple times a day. I’m terrified that my boyfriend will not find me attractive anymore and leave me due to this side effect of the disease. How did you let your significant others in on it? Any tips on how to handle this problem?

December 3, 2018
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A myPCOSteam Member

I understand were u are coming from I feel like my hair on my chin and lip grow back every day I hate it so much makes me feel so ugly but thank God my husband is so underatanding. I feel waxing it last a little longer then shaving it. All u can do is explain it to him, that's what I had to do with my hubby and knw he understands and supports me and reassures me I'm never alone thru it all. But if ur bf can't accept u just the way u are he isn't for u beautiful. It's not ur fault it's just part of PCOS. Keep ur head up! 🙏💯❤😊 B

December 10, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Mint tea really works to alleviate and limit growth
Along with elimination of Cheese /dairy/ sugar / flour

Kombucha/Kimchi / Sauerkraut (live fermenting in bag with vent)
Keviita Kefir water

All help when there is bloating
After eating any of the forbidden items above.

December 10, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Just this year found out that 3 cups of mi to tea per day stops the grown
It has been miraculous
It also helps with bloating and a stressful day

December 9, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

I'm just set my fiancee down and was honest with him and he has been by my side and my support system..... It brought us closer and helped him understand what is was going through

December 3, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago with PCOS when trying to get pregnant. I never knew why I had the symptoms I have until I was diagnosed. My husband knew about it as soon as I did and he researched so much on it. He knows all the side effects but I’ve never told him what all mine were, including the course hair. I’m too embarrassed to, especially since he thought my course hair on my face was a rash one day when he accidently brushed his hand against it in the dark....

December 10, 2018

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