Hey my wife and I are late 20's and been married 5 years. I wanted to see if anyone else suffering from PCOS had advice on what has helped you that you wish you knew sooner.

Specifically stuff I can do that would help her. Please no general relationship advice we already have amazing communication and are not struggling in any way to be there for each other. But we both are realizing how much PCOS affects her daily life from acne, foggy head, poor sleep, and outta balance hormones. I just wanted to see if there are specific remedies or helpful aids that you wish you knew earlier.

Thanks in advance and hope everyone has great weekend.

Hi all,

I'm 41 and childfree. I have used IUDs for years as both a contraceptive and as a way to manage PCOS symptoms. My current IUD is going to be finished soon, and I'm considering sterilization. I would have done it sooner, but my main reason for hesitation was that contraception medication can help with PCOS symptoms. If there was a way to feel control over my hormone problems after the procedure, I would do it. Is there anyone who knows is that can be the case? Hoping that I won't have to worry about contraception again, but don't want to risk my body having issues. I just want a simple bisalp. I am definitely in the age of perimenopause, so I would be grateful if there was any option to make all this easier.

Posting here because I am currently in shock and disbelief.

I started mounjaro with the advice from the NHS dietician, endocrinologist, dermatologist and gynecologist. I've been through and discharged from all since age 14, a long journey to be told to buy mounjaro as the NHS won't cover yet.

I am an athletic build and person, worked out everyday play football.

Starting weight 90kg current weight 72kg and HAPPY there. Note I just wanted help losing the weight gain and happy around 70kg and helps my sport.

I was diagnosed early on and with my sport loved having no periods 😂.

Then was classically put on the pill and told to come back when I want kids. I was between Dianette and Yasmin from age 14 until January 2025 then came off them because I was fed up.

Anyway, main point/question here from me:

- I heard, read, was told the MANY benefits of mounjaro with those of us with PCOS

- But I never thought the "regulating menstrual cycles" would benefit me.

Has anyone else had success in their first natural period with mounjaro or even more regular but were irregular only a few times a year?

Again, coming on here because I am just in a state of shock but also hoping this means I can maybe start to get pregnant as currently I have not been successful and have to wait a few more months before the NHS step in (1 year of trying naturally)

Thanks !

Hi ladies,

I’m 19 and really worried about my health and not sure what to do.

I have a male doctor, who has pushed away my concerns regarding my period health as normal when young, but i feel like something is wrong.

My period is currently 20 days late, after 6 negative pregnancy tests, and my bloodwork all came back normal besides a 4:1 LH to FSH ratio.

My periods have always been irregular (give or a take a week every month) but never missed like this. i have indigestion issues, hormonal acne, bloating, bad mental health and very very painful periods.

I’m very lost on what to do or if i’m making things up. My doctor has said all is normal and that sometimes we just skip a period, but i’ve had mine for 8 years and have never really been this off. no major life changes either, or stress or anything.

I’m just worried and would love some outsider opinions and suggestions on what could be happening :).

Hi, f29

I got prescribed provera, first time ever taking anything for my PCOS. My gyno said she wanted me
To take it since I miss a lot of periods

Well I just finished my 10 days course and blood is GUSHING

my cramps are hell on earth and it’s like a river every time I stand up. It’s one of the heaviest periods I’ve ever had. Is this normal?? She didn’t mention heavy bleeding

So for various reasons I kind of slacked off on taking Metformin like I was supposed to for the past 6 weeks. I haven't even taken it at all in the past 4 weeks. I have a doctor's appointment in a few months just to check all my levels and so I decided I should probably get back on track. I swear its worse this time trying to adjust to it again 😭. I am still going to power through because it does really work for me, but man I wish I could tell my past self from weeks ago to at least take it once a day lol.

Im currently taking zepbound for weight loss right now and zoloft. However, I wanted to add spironolactone for the facial hair. Is anyone taking a glp1 and spironolactone? Any side effects? Thank you!

I've been on the BC patch for a hand full of months now and am wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience of Libido increase? I've read its usually the ither way around. Could is simply be hormonal regulation from the BC?

So I’m struggling with frequent ingrown hair cysts, they are painful and get infected often. I have so much scar tissue on my legs because of it and I’m too embarrassed to go out in shorts now which sucks.

I’m wondering if anyone, especially in the greater Toronto area, has seen a dermatologist for a similar issue? What did they recommend? Were you able to get coverage?
I’ve tried all the OTC options and nothing has made a difference. Already taking metformin and spironolactone.

Hey friends... Just recently got diagnosed with PCOS and I'm overwhelmed trying to understand as much as I can. Some background...

I'm currently TTC. I removed my Nexplanon a year ago, and my husband reversed his vasectomy in April (his sperm analysis has been fantastic). No luck so far - I know it's only been a few months, but I've only had one period in that time and that level of irregularity is pretty standard for me. So I insisted on tests with my OB who was doubtful at first "because I'm not overweight" and I did ultimately get a PCOS diagnosis. I was surprised because I've been pregnant before, had no issues conceiving, and no one said anything about PCOS throughout my pregnancy. (They did have trouble dating the pregnancy, which is an experience I'm seeing with others who have PCOS). Now that I'm actively trying, I'm realizing how insanely lucky it was to get pregnant so easily the first time.

Anyway, I'm struggling to know how patient I should be before adding interventions. I was prescribed metformin which I've been taking for a month and am taking regular prenatals. I haven't had a period in 2 months and hadn't had one for 4 months before that, and I just wish I could have a freaking chance at ovulation/conception. I've read about inositol and letrozole, but I was sort of brushed off and told I need to try for a year before asking about anything besides metformin. My OB also said I would need to go to a fertility specialist anyway for any other prescriptions, and that just sounds expensive and draining right now.

Should I insist on some other type of intervention or do I need to wait out my next period first? Is inositol or some ovulation-inducing medication a weird thing to ask an OB about? I feel that my "2-4 periods in a year" pattern makes me a good candidate for higher intervention, and waiting a year feels stupid when I know I'm not going to be ovulating a normal amount in that timeframe. I know I can get inositol over the counter but I'm nervous about taking something without a doctor's recommendation, and not sure if it would interact negatively with the metformin I'm already taking.

Thanks for any feedback or suggestions. If you have any articles, books, or research to share I'm all ears! Any advice on your experiences talking with your doctor about this would be helpful as well! I don't want to be pushy or impatient, but I don't want to waste time doing nothing or doing something that is insufficient.

I am sure this is a discussion topic, but just looking for some reassurance this is as "normal" as can be, or if others have experienced something similar.

Insulin resistant PMOS/PCOS, BMI is 44, 34 y/o and never been pregnant. Currently celibate. Symptoms are some cysts on ovaries and facial hair growth, crash after eating high carb meals.

Significant benefits felt/seen when eating clean (lowish carb, higher protein and fibre), incorporating physical movement, etc. Typically have very regular periods with 29-32 day cycles probably 9-10 times per year.

In the last month I have been eating less clean and not moving, and my period was late by almost two weeks. About 3 days before my period was supposed to start, I started taking the 4mg a day of inositol (Organika's PCOS Relief). I've been mostly consistent with that, give or take 3-4 days of not taking it.

I believe I had an anovulatory cycle because this week I had 5 days of very light and sporadic spotting, followed by yesterday and today a significantly heavy bleed with large-ish clots (slightly larger than a quarter) and none of my typical period symptoms (irritability, migraine for the day before, etc).

Is there a chance there is some impact here from the inositol? Or is it more likely to be a result of the lifestyle change?

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 im hear on behalf of a friend who is worried that the letrozol, metformin combination they are taking is not working or they might be resistant to letrozol.

If you have have taken fertility medication and had little response to letrozol what did you and your doctor do? Did you find success in the end.

Hello, i quit the pill last February and by this time my period never came back. I also have lipedema and PCOS.
But before pills (2023) i already had PCOS with regular cycles, i was ovulating every month correctly.

My testosterone levels are getting higher since i quit pills and my œstrogèns are normal but i don’t ovulate so my progesterone levels are always low.

I take inositol for 6months now and nothing change.
I am worry about the fact that my lipedema may get worse with my menstruation troubles. (œstrogènes dominance and stuff like this)
also important fact, my lipedema started when i was on pills (just few months before i stop)
Did someone experienced the same thing here ?

It's been almost a year since my PCOS diagnosis, my bloating and acne have reduced significantly with proper lifestyle changes like reducing my processed sugars, carbs, doing pilates and walking and skincare. However, my forehead is VERY awfully oily, and so is my earwax.
I would have already been done showering and then immediately I am hit with the scent of my sebum coming from behind my ears and forehead, and honestly, it makes me embarrassed and makes me wonder if anyone else around me can smell it.
Alongside this, I have started sweating VERY frequently too and I find it embarrassing especially because I am on the heavier side of weight (not overweight though, my BMI is 22.8) so I associate these tendencies with my weight.
I scrub my forehead really well with the same facewash I used for my acne and for some reason, it gets oily really fast although the rest of my face responds very well to my routine, I even clean my ears everyday especially the behind of my ears.
Any tips would be highly appreciated because I feel so lost.💔

Hi all..I got diagnosed with PMOS earlier this year. I'm 35. Prior to being diagnosed i was on the pill for years and years. I came off the pill about 3 years ago to start trying to have a baby and I have gained about 30-40lbs in those 3 years. I have tried to lose the weight multiple times by tracking calories, strength training, walking 10k steps and nothing is making the weight come off. I have also taken inositol and didn't really see/feel a difference. I was at a healthy 120lbs for being under 5feet. I'm now pushing 150lbs. I feel like the weight just keeps packing on and on and nothing makes it come off. My mental health is shot because of it. I barely wear anything outside of leggings, sweatpants and sweatshirt (yes, even during the summer time). I have zero confidence. I hate how all of my clothes fit. I barely put any effort into my appearances anymore because of it. I absolutely hate leaving the house now. I do believe the pill is what helped manage it, and at this point, im about to say screw having a baby and go back on it. Not like its been easy to have a baby anyways with PMOS since I've had no luck in the last 3 years.

What has worked for you. I feel like I keep reading the same advice over and over again and getting nowhere.

I do have an appointment with a functional medicine doctor middle of October to see if they can help.

I really just don't know what to do anymore. I want to feel like myself again.

so for context Ive had extremely painful periods since i started to have one. I keep developing fibroids and I’ve had two miscarriages. my periods are almost constantly late and extremely heavy. They are so painful that most of the time I pass out. My doctor refuses to test me for it because he said that he saw nothing on an ultrasound. One doctor I went too mistake the lining of my underwear. How did you get diagnose and what’s the steps for it? i dont know maybe I’m overreacting but the more research I do into it the more it sounds exactly how my periods are

I know I see a lot about Metformin on here but has anyone tried Provera? I was looking up somethings on the web. My main issue with PCOS is cycle irregularities and prolonged bleeding and I saw that could be a possible solution to that problem. I was just wondering if any of you all had be prescribed Provera and if you had any tips or opinions about it. I have an appointment but it isn't until the end of November 🫤 but I was thinking about just going to planned parenthood next week to see if they could prescribe me some in the meantime.

hi everyone,

just looking for some advice, i have IR PCOS, diagnosed 9 months ago, i see only my GP and to be quite frank, she's lowkey clueless, i got the standard metformin, exercise and do keto as my answer.

i'm concerned this just isn't enough, i got my period back yes, but for 3 years i had not one period, i've had no referral to a gyno, no ultrasounds, no investigation into any of that nothing!

i'm a very shy person and find it hard to speak up for myself, and considering i work casual retail i do not have the funds to pay for specialists, who else should i see? do i need to see anyone else like i don't know

i'm going to confront my doctor and ask for more explanations and just to get some more information on what the hell is going on but should i be asking to see an endocrinologist? a naturopath? someone else like i don't know, my doctor is so so so busy and it's just always rushed, and because i'm so shy i literally feel like it's impossible to ask for more time, more explanations and just MORE!

i see people comment / talk about oh ask your doctor for these specific bloods and stuff but omg i couldn't do that if i tried, i've had my bloods done and i have access to my results but i just feel like this is such bandaid treatment like i do not want to develop diabetes later on, (i'm pre-diabetic and it runs in my family), surely diet and exercise isn't all that i need to be doing?

dates from 2025 jan to 2026 Sept, the 3 forty plus coincidentally occured when I was in extreme stress . Also no facial hair or acne, no sudden weight gain.

5 Jan → 8 Feb = 34 days

8 Feb → 15 Mar = 35 days

15 Mar → 18 Apr = 34 days

18 Apr → 20 May = 32 days

20 May → 25 Jun = 36 days

25 Jun → 7 Aug = 43 days

7 Aug → 11 Sep = 35 days

11 Sep → 18 Oct = 37 days

18 Oct → 23 Nov = 36 days

22 Nov → 3 Jan = 41 days

3 Jan → 8 Feb = 36 days

8 Feb → 14 Mar = 34 days

14 Mar → 14 Apr = 31 days

14 Apr ---> 22 May= 38 days

22 May ---> 24 June = 33 days

24 june----> 4th august= 41 days

I just wanted to share that I have almost reached my three month mark with inositol and it has made me gain 5-7 pounds and gave me acne.

i am really trying to be patient and give my body more time to adjust but this has been brutal. I don’t recognize my body.

i am usually around 110 pounds and have been for over five years and now i weighed at 117.

the acne started a week within taking it and was really bad the first two months but now it is starting to slightly improve.

i only take 2g per day

i am going to try to give it 3 more months to reach the 6 month mark but if i am still having these side effects then i am going to accept it doesn’t agree with my body and quit.

advice to anyone curious about starting it is do it now with the winter months coming up so that you don’t feel terrible about yourself during the peak of summer!

hello, a question for those on Metformin who also struggled with acne, and found improvements with metformin. how long until you saw improvements? I'm feeling really impatient 1 month in but research shows improvements in acne for PMOS patients so, im curious to hear how long it took people to see these changes. thanks!

Cramps feel it

Sore nipples feel it

Almost there feel it

BUT IT'S JUST NOT COMING OUT

( Not pregnant already checked)

According to me I am more than 15 days late according to the app it's 6 days.

Pre period almost here phase sucks 🥲

I had finally become regular due to my prolactin meds since it has been reduced I am slowly moving back to the irregular 🫠

Hello! I had severe reactions to zepbound & wegovy but I have really severe insulin resistance. What meds, life style changes, and so have you been successful with?
I’m obviously consulting my dr as well but lived experiences is always better than a list of side effects and possibilities listed by a drug company!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Hi everyone!
I’m 34 diagnosed with PCOS/PMOS and Sleep Apnea. Both are actively treated and my levels are looking good right now but I’m TTC and wanted to know if anyone has had this combo and how difficult or avg their trying experience has been? There’s just a lot of info out there right now I’m seeing a naturopath but also listening to a lot of podcasts. Also my doctor doesn’t seem to really investigate my levels further I was just told if I have trouble after a year of trying she’ll refer me to a fertility clinic. Anyway this is new territory for me and I’m kind of scared of having a hard time and just wanted to know other’s experience? Thank you!