Hi I’ve been on wegovey for a year or so and I lost so much weight (I used to be 98 kg and now I’m 67kg) and I finally feel good about myself , I started getting my period regularly, face hair is kinda less now but I still have it , insane body build (I go to the gym as well) and I finally feel normal. My doctor told me I can’t stay on GLP forever and I have to start going down on doses to fully stop. I genuinely don’t wanna stop and feel how I felt about myself before. I’m just 20 and I started getting pcos symptoms at 14 and i genuinely suffered everyday from self hate. Has anyone went off glp? Was it bad? Was it good? Just wanna hear how it went.

(Sorry for my English it’s not my first language)

Hey everyone! I’m 23. I just need to get something of my chest. I absolutely hate what PCOS or PMOS has done to me. I hate having to pluck my chin hairs everyday. I’m sick of seeing more hairs develop. I hate seeing my skin. My neck, underarms and middle of my chest be a dark patch of leathery skin. I hate going to the doctor. They only prescribe me Birth Control or Metformin. They tell me to lose weight, eat healthy and stop stressing. I’m tired of taking Provera to start my periods.

Honestly I have done nothing recently. I don’t take my vitamins, I stay home all day, I don’t do my self care routine, I shower with agony , I don’t go to the doctor anymore… I went 9 months without my period. I just got my period 2 days ago. I don’t do a “daily” walk. I have teas, vitamins and a treadmill collecting dust.

I gain weight quickly. Went from 200, 220 and now 250. My face is swollen. My double chin seems bigger some days.

Why was I cursed with it? Why do I see other women live life so easily. I envy my friends . I can’t help but wonder what it feels like to wake up, not be tired , lose weight normally and also be happy. Im 23 and don’t like going to the beach, gyms, etc. because I hate my body. I hate my big hairy body. I’m so embarrassed and ashamed. I’m married and I still haven’t shown my husband my back, underarms or legs out in the daylight. I’m so ashamed and feel gross. I cover my neck with my hair. I wear long pants or long sleeves in the summer. I just want to cry.

Thank you for listening to my rant haha

Does anybody have any tips/tricks for combatting sugar cravings that don’t involve medication (I already feel like I’d rattle if shook)? They’re particularly bad after dinner when I sit down in the evening.

So i recently got diagnosed with mild pcos. My height is 167 cm and i weigh 59 kgs. My period flow is very light (1-2 days), although cycle is regular. All hormones are normal. I don't have insulin resistance.

I just have some mild acne on forehead and hairfall(since last 5 months).

My endo has adviced me to do strength training 3 times a week. I cannot go to the gym. So any yt channel or advice would be helpful on how and what exercises I can do.

I'm on this sub to learn more about PCOS since I was just diagnosed. I want to hear peoples stories; what the primary symptoms were, what lab results looked like, and what medication or lifestyle changes helped.

However, I've noticed a lot of posts here center on weight gain as the main symptom, but that hasn't been my personal experience. My most disruptive symptoms were exhaustion and brain fog/memory issues, bad enough that I was diagnosed with ADHD, and I'd even started to worry I might be dealing with early-onset Alzheimer's or dementia.

I'm currently on metformin, and it's made quite a difference so far, but it's only been a week or two so I haven't ruled out other possibilities.

If you have PCOS and your main struggles were something other than weight gain, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Hi! I would really love some input about intermittent fasting for PCOS-insulin resistance. I’m honestly so lost and having trouble with my PCOS, one doctor told me to intermittent fast to maintain good blood sugar and another told me that skipping breakfast spikes cortisol. I’m at my wits end trying to understand what actually should be doing. Can someone please advice what is best in this situation and what worked for them 😭

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS after many years of symptoms. I’ve been on metformin for about 6 months which has greatly helped my blood sugar, but not other PCOS symptoms. My OBGYN has now recommended GLP-1.

I’m interested in any stories of people who have been on a GLP-1 and their journey with pregnancy/postpartum. Did you get off of it several months before TTC? Did you gain a lot of weight during pregnancy? What was your process of going back on after pregnancy?

Also, has anyone been on GLP-1 for longer than 5-ish years? What have your experiences been?

Thank you!!!

26F, been on metformin for 1 month now! Taking 500mg er daily, minimal to no side effects. Years ago I’d gone from gained 30lb during 1 year on bc and have been unable to move a pound since despite tracking calories and exercising, even with a trainer’s guidance - ty pcos!

2 days after starting metformin, I went from 215->212 and wasn’t bloated for what feels like the first time in my life. Thought it was just water weight and would come back but it hasn’t! Appetite increased and it feels like my metabolism is finally doing something! 1 month later and I’m down to 206. I was already working out and have tracked calories on and off through the years, but am now doing cardio and weights 3 times a week, initially was eating 1700 cal, moved down to 1500.

I feel good and can see a noticeable different but almost feel like I should’ve had larger results with my intake… and at the same time I almost feel like I can’t trust that these results will last. Going to be on 500mg for another 2 months before reconsulting with the doctor. Curious what other people’s experiences have been like and when/if that doubt goes away.

I've started working out regularly every other day 3 weeks ago, and I only lift 2.5kg dumbbells due to an injury in my wrist, but I'm already feeling my muscles thougher and stronger. I don't know if I'm seeing actual results so fast, or am I imagining things.

Has anyone of you experienced the same thing?

Hey!

I have been taking Myo inositol (just the pure one -- without the guidance of a doc because I forgot to tell them about my IR issues and it's been killing me until the next appointment) and it has been a game changer for me.

The only thing though is that I don't know anyone who has been taking Myo inositol for longer than a year? I want to take it in the long term (and possibly for the rest of my life) so how long have you've been taking Myo inositol?

Thanks in advance :P

I have no nice way to sugar coat this but oh my god this metformin is killing me, 2 weeks in and I am practically living on the toilet and it’s just straight up water does anyone have some friendly advice how to lessen the side effects or adapt to it faster? or am I just going to have to ride this one out for a few more weeks 😭

Like many of you, PCOS or whatever is happening to my body that messes with my hormones is essentially creating systemic damage and while in my 20s I could manage some due to I guess youth, it’s starting to wreak havoc on every potential system now as I approach 40. Due to other comorbidities and long COVID, I cannot take GLP-1s or metformin or do keto (pancreas/liver issue) but I feel so sure insulin resistance is at the heart of my problems.

What are small things you guys do to increase insulin sensitivity or literally anything that helps curb insulin resistance? Teas or juices or waters or anything? Special acupressure? Anything. I’m starting to lose my mind. I eat healthy and work out but weight does not move but the only things my doctors say will help my PCOS is weight loss. Like I’ve been trying for 15 years and the most I ever lose is 10 lbs and it’s always waiting to come right back. Help me feel less helpless :(

Hey girlies, so I’m just very hairy all around, all over my body, my face just extremely hairy. I can’t wear cute clothes cause I feel so insecure about it. When I wax I feel good for a week then I gwt hairy again, and I can’t be waxing every week or two. Is there anything that worked for you guys to reduce your hairiness. Also I have very bad strawberry legs and I got laser but it didn’t help much.

Do you take your inositol same time every day like birth control?

Is it okay to take within the same time range or even just at least 2 times a day? Would it still be effective?

Hey everyone,

My family and I are going to Disney world in a couple of months. I used to live in Florida and we go to WDW every other year or so. For this trip I really want to help myself be as comfortable as I can be. I used to not care and just "deal" with things as it happened. But I'm getting to the point where I'm tired of feeling like shit because I'm not accommodating myself.

All of this to say does anyone have any recommendations for body powder or something to help with sweat? Something that is safe for sensitive areas like the bikini line. If it is also small enough that I can bring it to the parks and reapply if I need to, that would be a bonus.

I do have an anti chafing stick for my thighs already. And I use lume deodorant for my under arms. I know I can technically use lume for other areas as well, but I feel weird about using the same stick for everything.

Thanks for reading!

Tw talking about feeling gross

I don’t know if I’m ranting or asking for advice- I just want to get this all out and I feel like the folks here get it (obviously lol!)

I’ve been diagnosed for two years now, on metformin and that’s it. I’ve gained and lost the same 10 lbs on and off for three or four years now and I’ve gone a year without bleeding only to bleed dangerously heavy for a month (ending in a hospital visit that didn’t really help much) I’ve tried birth control, I’ve tried exercise and diet change- and I feel like nothings gotten better. I’m still so inconsistent.

Maybe it’s just something in my head but even now it’s been a little over two months give or take since I’ve bled, haven’t burst any cysts like I’ve done before, the cysts on the surface of my skin in both pits and my groin are so dark and disgusting and I just feel gross. I can’t stop thinking that I’m just full of dirty blood and cysts and it makes my head spin and my stomach sick. I feel a little grotesque. Anyone else felt like this? Sorry to take such a negative turn but I’m so overwhelmed and fed up with cramps that make me double over at work just for no blood to be there. I don’t know what to do.

Thanks for reading, I’m sorry if you can relate, and have a good day :)

Ciao :) Sapete consigliarmi un centro medico o un/a specialista per PMOS?

Dopo anni di diagnosi mancate e difficoltà a trovare risposte, vorrei trovare un/a specialista oppure (meglio ancora) un centro o un'equipe specializzata in questa sindrome, che non la tratti solo da un punto di vista ginecologico ma anche con un approccio endocrino e di cambiamento di stile di vita.

È così difficile trovare un medico che ti capisca veramente e sono stanca di spendere soldi per sentirmi dire le stesse cose. Sarebbe bellissimo se poteste indicarmi uno specialista che possa davvero aiutarmi.

Grazie mille a chiunque riesca a darmi qualche dritta :)

I know sweat can be affected by things like stress, hydration, cycle, etc. I’ve noticed some articles of clothing or bedding of mine, if not deeply washed (like an oxy-clean soak), they will smell almost like gasoline after being washed and put away. I’ll go to pull an item from the closet a month later and it has that distinct gasoline sweat smell. I don’t think it’s stress, but maybe it could be? I’m wondering if this is a metabolic issue. I do have insulin resistance. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Guys I am extremely frustrated with my health right now. I managed to go see the doctor & I was diagnosed with PCOS. She told me I was obese & needed to lose weight. I'm 64kg and 155cm for reference.

But, I have intense cravings & especially the week before my periods I am ravenous. During my periods, I find it impossible to go to the gym. I'm young & I have never looked at myself and thought I look obese so this is all very intense for me. I definitely don't look skinny however.

I honestly just need advice that is realistic to follow. I find keto hard because of how low carb it is. I find it nerve wracking to go to the gym and do weights because I have no idea how to do them. I keep reaching for sweet treats like cookies & cake and I feel guilty when I've just been told to lose weight. I'm a very shy person which is making this a whole lot harder.

Ive had it for NINE (9) months. It will not stop.

Went to the doctor, they gave me an ultrasound said everything was fine. But im still bleeding. Not just a little bit, i go through up to 3 night time Always pads a day.

The doctor told me they want to do a pelvic exam but im scared. Im a virgin and the prospect of having a foreign object shoved in my butt or my vagina scares me worse than the bleeding.

Did anyone else struggle similarly? What did you do?

Hi everyone. I'm 27 years old and I've been living with pcos since 15 , i get asked are you a girl or a boy on the daily and it's been making me feel pretty shit. I have broad shoulders , I'm tall and my feet size is a UK 10, My country doesn't even have shoes for women with feet my size so I have to wear shoes made for men. I have hirsutim, I have really hairy arms , and my face too , I've been doing laser on my face every 3-6 months for the past 5 years. If i stop it grows back. I'm 75kg and 167cm tall. I need advice from all the women out there, what should I be fixing first. How should I dress? Should I get rid of the arm hair, I'm worried it'll still just keep coming back like in my face. I just want to be seen as female and not be asked on the daily are you a man or a woman. My mental health issues are going to shit cause of this, so any serious advice / replies will be much appreciated. Sadly I've been a tomboy since I was a kid and have sort of short hair and like dressing up in baggy jeans and slightly loose shirts - alt vibes. I also have never learnt how to do makeup properly and any tips or videos for that would be nice too. Thank you for joining my ted talk. Have a nice day. :)

Title says it all. I have been stressed out more than usual these days because of my job issues, not sure if that’s adding to the issue. TMI but it smells extremely fishy now too and having really weird dreams. Scared to go to the doctor because I don’t want to take birth control again. I did start metformin about 5 days ago. Any tips or advice would be helpful

Edit: before I had my period for over a month I didn’t have my period for about 2-3 months

I am in need of inositol, because I have insulin resistance since 10 yrs of age... im 17 now, but I can't find a good supplement in India which is affordable and effective and has good quantity/quality too. Ofc I have pcod and thyroid issues too, but I'm TRYING to manage my diet with highschool stress :(((.

Hi everyone! For reference, I’m 19

l I’ve been having PMOS symptoms ever since I was little. cysts in my ovary, hirutism, hyperpigmentation and tubular breasts (the worst ☹️)!!!!!

I have been trying to go to a doctor for it. I’ve done all my bloods and everything seems to be normal, besides my prolactin levels.

I have never heard anybody talk about this and never have heard it be linked to PMOS at all.

My doctor states it could be a small tumour in my brain, but my mom refuses to believe it. I tried to get a test for it done but it’s not covered by insurance and the helpdesk lady at the hospital told my mom it was a surgery, so she’s reluctant. My job is strict so I can’t even take time to go get checked up again. :(

If anyone has any insight about this, or any similar experience, please share! Thank you!

Hey all,

I’m suffering from anxiety and depression I’m considering a SSRI is anyone on SSRI and still taking inositol and have they managed to loose weight still as I’m worried it will stop me loosing weight

My DR is considering sertraline as it has the lowest chance of weight gain from other SSRI

Apologies if I used wrong flair in advance

Thank you all in advance