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Trans With PCOS

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Which PCOS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Hey Girlies, Have Any Of You Been Prescribed Metformin? If So Has It Helped Your PCOS Or Did It Stay The Same?

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Do Any Of Y'all Have Excess Ear Wax And Itchy Ears Inside And Outside?I Think It's Hormone Related Not Sure.

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Any Advise For Subduing Or Getting Rid Of Hirsutism?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Spokane, WA

My hormones are balanced but I still deal with hirsutism on a daily basis. So much so that I shave (my face) every day, if not twice a day.

A myPCOSteam Member

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August 2, 2022

No Periods

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Concord, NC

Anyone else NEVER get a period?

I only do when I take Provera.

I have already tried Metformin, Vitex, weight loss, exercise, clean eating. Still have never had a cycle on my own.

I just started taking inositol, so I'll give that a shot for a few months to see if that helps at all. Any other ideas? Is there anything you have been able to do to naturally get a period?

A myPCOSteam Member

I’m the same.,.I haven’t had a period in so long and I’m trying to regulate my hormones so I can get one..I know of a YouTuber who had pcos and she didn’t have her period for 6 years die to pcos

February 15, 2024

Abnormal Bleeding !

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

Hello Everyone!

Has anyone else experienced prolonged bleeding while having PCOS?? I’ve had this “period” since December 2017 and was recently put on birth control to stop the bleeding due to becoming anemic. I’ve had a Pap smear and it came back “normal”. Is there something out there (besides birth control) I can take to stop this issue?

Thank you,
Monica

A myPCOSteam Member

The longest periode n my fiancé remember me having was about a month and it was making my depression worse than it usually is as I'm on medication for my depression, but I was diagnosed with… read more

July 7, 2024

Has Anyone Struggled With Panic Attacks? Is Anxiety/panic Linked To PCOS?

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Lancaster, PA
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YES! Was diagnosed with PCOS (kind of off-hand/casually years ago) I didn’t pay much attention because after adjusting my diet my period returned to regular timing for many years until I had a period… read more

March 6, 2024

How Do You Cope With The Thought, That You Might Not Have Any Children?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Cheraw, SC
A myPCOSteam Member

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 13. I always wanted to be a mother and never having ovulated despite multiple meds, surgeries and treatments, didn’t change my circumstance. Honestly I was severely… read more

October 23, 2022

New Diagnosis N Needing Help With Weight Loss N Eating Advice

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Benton, IL

So I was just diagnosed with PCOS on my birthday March 30th. Today I had my follow up appointment and was basically told I'm fat and need to loose weight. I haven't been given any medication to help with my symptoms and was referred to a specialist. I have always struggled with diets and exercising. Has anyone found something they liked to help them lose weight that might help me?

A myPCOSteam Member

I started Keto 4 months ago, which I have modified a bit, but still eat low carb and high protein/fat. Also very low sugar items. I’ve lost 30 lbs in the last 4 months 😁.

December 22, 2018

Does Anyone Recommend Metformin For PCOS?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Burlington, ON

My older sister also has PCOS and has been taking Metformin. She says it works and has been helping her with symptoms including losing weight. Any more recommendations? Tips/advice? Other alternatives?

A myPCOSteam Member

I’ve been on it for about a year now. I’ve lost a lot of inches but not pounds according to the scale. It’s been well worth it.

January 23, 2021

Any One Have Success With Electrolysis?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Waterloo, ON

Ive been told electrolysis is the only way to remove permnetley unwanted body hair, esp on the face, as laser is not long term and for people with pcos ive seem to see alot of failed laser stories, but ive seen alot of positive on electrolysis , anyone have advice?

A myPCOSteam Member

I can relate, I got electrolysis and the hair kept growing back. I get my facial hair waxed about every 10 days

May 26, 2024

Fatigue

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dallas, TX

Do any of you ladies struggle with fatigue? I have it so bad! Im ALWAYS tired like if I ran a 7k and sleepy. Is there anything i could take to help?

A myPCOSteam Member

Yes I do! Your not alone.

June 2, 2023

I Feel So Alone

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Stafford, UK

I feel so alone. No-one I know has PCOS and my doctors are useless
I was diagnosed in April 2015 and was given very little information about it and was told to lose weight to manage it, I've done various different diets/ life style changes and nothing ever happens, I lose a bit and then gain it back again. I've seen a dietitian and she's looked through a food diary and asked me how I cook my food and she can't see anything wrong with the way I eat. I walk a lot of places, I love walks, but… read more

A myPCOSteam Member

I struggled/still struggle to find the right physicians that understand PCOS and will treat me. I would try another doc. I personally stopped taking metformin because it did not help my symptoms, but… read more

September 21, 2018
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