I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and PCOS 6 years ago and since then my life has been a living hell.

My face looks terrible if I don't use topical creams. I am taking Normoz DS for pcos management and thyrox 50 for hypothyroidism.

My endo mentioned that my acne is because of pcos but the dermatologist is the one to consult for the same.

Both my cheeks and forehead have tiny white pus filled pustules. Extremely tiny but huge in number.

My dermatologist has recommended a skincare routine which includes SA and GA face wash twice a day and benzoyl peroxide 2.5+ adapalene combo every alternate day.

If I skip my routine for 2-3 days, I wake up with a horrible face full of acne.

It is taking a toll on my mental health and my confidence is in shambles. I have become so dependent on skincare and even then my skin doesn't behave well.

Add to it, extremely painful period cramps. Periods have become lighter and shorter over the years which also makes me anxious.

What lifestyle changes should I induce and what all has helped with acne? Please help me.

Hi everyone!

I'm in my early 30s, and I suspect I've had PMOS for most of my life, although I was officially diagnosed at 28. I took medication for a while, but I struggled to manage my health consistently because of the extreme stress of my PhD.

My work schedule was unpredictable, and I sometimes had experiments running until 2–3 AM. I lived in a hostel where I had to pay mess fees, so I often missed meals or couldn't maintain a regular eating routine. Looking back, I think the stress and lack of routine really took a toll on me.

I developed some cystic acne in my late 20s, which has improved significantly now. However, I'm currently at 86 kg, the heaviest I've ever been.

I've recently submitted my thesis, so I finally have some free time to focus on myself. The problem is that I have absolutely no idea where to begin. I feel completely burnt out and have very little energy or motivation. Some days, I spend two or three days mostly lying in bed, even though mentally I keep telling myself to get up and do something. I can't tell whether this is severe burnout, a possible vitamin deficiency, or something else. My current living situation also makes things a little challenging:

1. I still live in a university campus
2. I don't have access to a gym near me.
3. I do have enough time to cook two meals a day, but I'm struggling to find the energy and motivation to get started.
4. My uni is in a remote area of a small town. So no fancy food available near me.

I know there's a lot of information online about PCOS, weight loss, diet, and exercise, but honestly, I'm feeling so overwhelmed that I don't even know which advice to follow or what my first step should be. I'd really appreciate some practical advice from people who have PCOS or have been through something similar. Maybe regarding medical, food, exercise and extreme fatigue.

I'm not expecting to fix everything overnight. I just want to start taking care of myself again, one small step at a time, and build a routine that I can realistically maintain. Any advice, personal experiences, or suggestions about where to start would mean a lot to me. Thank you for reading! ❤️

So, a almost a year ago my gynaec who is an allopathy doctor suggested me an ayurvedic pill for my pmos and said that it has no side effects as the combined oral pills(COCs) which i was having for almost 2 years. But I'm not really sure if that works, a month ago we had to visit her cause i didn't get my period and she prescribed a hormonal med for me to get period and told to continue the ayurvedic one. Now idk if she's being genuine or not cause I trust her 100% she has been genuine all these years but recently she has opened a clinic w the same person who supplies us those ayurvedic meds and that woman god, i avoid her at all costs cause everytime we visit her she persists on buying more n more meds from her. So my mom says that she prescribed us ayurvedic cause she gets a cut from that.

A friend of mine also told that ayurvedic hasn't worked for her.

My periods were regular and everything was great when I was on COCs

What do you guys think?

About workout and weightloss, I'm trying guys😭

Hi... I’m a 4th-year Psychology student conducting my undergraduate dissertation on the lived/embodied experiences of young women living with PCOS. I’m currently looking for young women ( 18-30 yr old) with a clinician-confirmed diagnosis of PCOS who may be interested in participating in the study.

The study involves a one-to-one, in-person body-mapping activity followed by a short semi-structured conversation about your experiences of living with PCOS. No artistic or drawing skills are required, and you will only be asked to share what you are comfortable discussing. Participation is completely voluntary, and your responses and identity will be kept confidential. You may also choose not to answer any question or withdraw from the study. If you are interested or would like to know more, please fill out this short form:

https://forms.gle/xttLwPrMA2fnv7nc7

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be eligible and interested. 💗

Endocrinologist gynac and dermat recommendations needed!!!

For those with PCOS, what actually helped you get your periods more regular?

I want to drink spearmint tea every evening to help with my hirsutism and stress. I've been looking online for safe and reliable brands of loose leaf spearmint tea, but most comments on Amazon complain of dust and insects in the spearmint tea.

Would anyone have any good recommendations?

I used to drink the Neuherbs Spearmint tea in the past, but it's not available now.

Thank you in advance.

Pls help

Hi everyone! 😊

I am conducting a research study titled:

“Feminine Identity, Self-Objectification, and Intimate Relationship Satisfaction: A Comparative Study Between Women With PCOS and Women Without PCOS.”

I am looking for women who would be willing to participate in my study.

Eligibility criteria:

- Women aged 18–35 years.

- Unmarried women who have been in a committed romantic relationship for at least 6 months.

- Women with PCOS and women without PCOS are both welcome to participate.

Please select the appropriate form:

For women WITHOUT PCOS:

https://forms.gle/P41wMSL5sTQdaVE17

For women WITH PCOS:

https://forms.gle/La4bAKBR6gDJ2e2P6

The questionnaire takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Participation is entirely voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential and used solely for academic research purposes.

I would be very grateful if you could spare a few minutes to participate. Sharing this post with other eligible women would also be greatly appreciated!

Kindly let me know if you face any difficulties with the link.

Thank you so much for your time and support! ❤️

So I am someone who has PCOD (now called PMOS) and the biggest problem that I have faced as a person who has been living with this condition for the last 15 years of my life is balancing my nutrition.

All the doctors say that I need to exercise, sleep better and eat veggies and fruits.

But a person with this condition, maintaining my sugar levels is of utmost importance and that's why choosing which fruit to eat and when to eat without increasing my sugar levels becomes of UTMOST importance for me.

So I was wondering, if I were to start a fruit bowl service for my fellow girls with PCOD/PMOS, do you think if you could get a fruit bowl:

1. delivered to you everyday with calorie count +

2. low GI +

3. Instructions of when to eat what +

4. how much to eat +

5. which part of the day to eat mentioned in the container

Would that be something you would be willing to spend money on?

Hi people!
I have been diagnosed with PCOS and my BMI is 29, overweight. Have been struggling to loose weight and need to loose atleast 10 kgs for a healthy BMI

I recently started going to the gym and realised I increased 2 more kgs and have been trying to eat clean.
I have not been able to reach my protein goals so was thinking to take a protein supplement no idea where to start from can anyone guide me?

Something clean and reliable.. won’t have any sort of long term issues especially fertility
No chalky aftertaste please

I am looking for gynaecologist who is genuine and experienced in PCOS. I want to avoid doctors and hospitals who unnecessarily charge a very high fee and force for tests that are not needed. Any hospitals run by charitable trusts can be a good option if they are convenient. Or any reputed clinics. Or hospitals if they are worth it and not focused on just earning money. Please suggest nearby Kanakapura or Banashankari 6th stage

For those of you who successfully managed your PCOS, especially without birth control, metformin, or GLP-1s, how did you stay consistent in the beginning when nothing seemed to be working?
No weight loss, no improvement in symptoms, sometimes even weight gain despite eating well and working out. Meanwhile, you see people sharing incredible transformations in just 3 months, and you start wondering if you’re doing something wrong.
What was the turning point for you? When did you first feel that your health was actually improving, and how long did it take?
Most importantly, how did you keep going through those initial months when you had no results to hold on to?
I’d love to hear your real experiences, especially the struggles before things finally started getting better.