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I was recently diagnosed with PCOS because I was having extreme pain (thought it was appendicitis for a hot second) and that prompted my doctor to refer me to an OBGYN who ran tests and ultimately diagnosed with PCOS. I'm actually underweight, and that actually makes me feel a little helpless because weight loss is the number one treatment. I started Provera last month and it seems to be working to right my periods which were hopelessly irregular and almost non-existent
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Anyone dealing with the “wonderful” facial and chest hair?
I was given spironolactone but that gives me the tastes of pennies all day. I did the cream but it burns when I have to shave it. I used to wax my face which seemed to help, but now I work out in the public, I can’t walk around with a full beard until my next waxing day.

See image below i got a positive OPK on CD19 but my temp hasnt really done much going up steadily but till no sudden spike :( the higher temps before i was kinda ill for a few weeks so not really sure that was ovulation. Some of my temps are irratic. I really dont think its worked and ive got excited for nothing :( blood test saturday next week. I was mega excited for my first ever positive OPK not im sad. Argh it sucks i need help ladies Did i ovulate premom said ovulation day poss should have… read more

Is it just me or does having PCOS make you feel like you're not a good enough person. My doctor seems to think it's so easy to lose weight and all is forgiven, but so much comes with being diagnosed. I was diagnosed in 2018 after trying to conceive, hypothyroidism right after that diagnosis, then I live and breathe dandruff, dry skin and facial hair. As if having low self esteem wasn't enough now I look in the mirror and see a disgusting person! I feel so alone dealing with this diagnosis… read more

So i had learned to avoid white bread and rice, awesome. was used to that. Then I hear that I have to avoid other foods as well. What foods do we have to avoid. Most of what is okay to eat, I hate the taste of, or it doesn't sit well with me (for example seafood).

My OB said since I do not have pain outside period cramping that an ultrasound is not needed. Just curious if everyone has pain associated with their cysts.

So my doctor wants me to go on metformin and Im really nervous about it and on the fence on whether or not I should do it. I read lots of information online but most websites just make it sound terrifying! I know if decide to take it there will be side effects, Im just wondering if the positives outweigh those side effects. Whats peoples experience been like on it? has it helped?

My family doctor wants me to see a gynocologist for my PCOS, does anyone know if that would be helpful?

This is coming from a doctor who doesn't even know what a reproductive endocrinologist is...

I use pain medication sometimes but they dont always work.

My husband and I are thinking about trying to get pregnant in the next couple months. I am on bith control and know that I need to have 3 periods consecutively before we can try. Is there any tips afterwards to try to conceive?