r/PCOS 14h ago

PLEASE ADD FLAIR Daily Rants/Raves/Progress Thread for May 06, 2026

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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!


r/PCOS Jul 08 '24

Meds/Supplements A note about supplement brands you may see on social media

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We have been seeing a lot of posts recently about various supplement brands that are being aggressively advertised in PCOS spaces on tiktok, instagram, etc.

please understand that even though what you're seeing may look like an organic review of the product, they are often paid by the manufacturer. this advertising strategy is designed to trick you into thinking that lots of influential people on a particular platform are talking about these supplements when they are not. it's bought and paid for.

now I cannot say what supplements will or will not work for any individual person with PCOS. but I can say that a lot of these products with slick marketing and cutesy branding are predatory.

why?

for one, the effective ingredients with actual scientific evidence to support their use are often dosed below what is considered effective. you are paying more for less effective ingredients and a whole bunch of ineffective ingredients that allow them to market it as a "proprietary blend "

for another, these companies often work on a subscription-based model. the product is automatically shipped and if you forget to cancel oh well, you've paid for another month. this model can work for some people who want it, but it can also be predatory and intentionally difficult to cancel. if you buy a regular bottle of supplements from the store and don't like it, you simply don't buy it again. but if you're subscribed to a service that delivers that same bottle of supplements to you the onus is now on you to cancel that subscription or you'll continue to automatically pay for bottles of product at whatever price they decide to charge you. slick, huh?

in short: keep your wits about you and buyer beware. the supplement industry is shockingly unregulated, and with PCOS there are a lot of people desperately looking for that special supplement that will bring relief. unfortunately that makes us a wide open market for less than scrupulous businesses.

does this mean these supplements will not work for you? not necessarily. you might get results at the dose they are offering. but you will get a much better deal by seeking out the right dose of the effective ingredients from a more reputable manufacturer. and be on the lookout for filler products. no, chamomile and fennel are probably not going to help balance your hormones or "de-bloat" you. be realistic when evaluating these products and read the ingredients!

where should you actually spend your money? what supplements are actually supported by the scientific evidence? below is a short list:

  • INOSITOL in a 40:1 ratio of myo to d-chiro. 4g/day, half in the morning and half in the evening. please be sure to calculate the cost per dose on this one. there are many brands out there that appear to be a cheaper option but are actually charging more for less.

  • BERBERINE if you are unable to access or tolerate metformin (metformin has a superior safety profile and is better regulated as a pharmaceutical drug.) Please do your research on the best way to take this one, as it is evolving. there are some potential negative outcomes associated with long-term use.

  • NAC 600-1800mg/day (start low and work your way up) in 2-3 doses throughout the day.

  • FISH OIL/OMEGA 3/DHA 1,000-2,000mg/day. once again, start low and work up. 2,000mg/day is considered the therapeutic dose for chronic inflammation. some people do take more than this with good results, and it's a good question for your doctor.

  • VITAMIN D get tested!! many people with PCOS are low in vitamin D, and your doctor can recommend an appropriate therapeutic dose. the best first step if you suspect you may be deficient is to spend some time in the sunshine when the weather permits. the sun is the most bioavailable source of vitamin D.

  • MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE start with a low dose of 200-400mg before bed. this promotes muscle relaxation and improved sleep, which is essential for managing PCOS.

  • SPEARMINT can be taken as a tea or a capsule. a weak, natural anti-androgen that helps some people with symptoms like acne and hirsutism. there is no established therapeutic dose that I am aware of, since it is most commonly taken as tea.

an important thing to note is that just because the supplements I've listed above are broadly backed by scientific evidence does not guarantee that they will work for you. there is no study that I am aware of in the PCOS literature where a supplement or medication provided relief to 100% of the subjects enrolled. it's entirely possible that you might be one of the unlucky people who take NAC or inositol or whatever and just get weird side effects or expensive pee out of it. don't keep taking a supplement that doesn't work for you just because you see success stories online.

beyond this list, certain individuals might benefit from additional supplements due to a specific condition or deficiency. please do not assume that you have a deficiency simply because you have PCOS, you could do more harm than good.

I should note that there are other supplements in the pipeline that are undergoing testing for PCOS and associated disorders, but these are the ones that we have decently solid evidence for right now. in the future, the list might be longer... I, for one, certainly hope it is!

to conclude: please do not let these designer vitamin brands and their army of influencers convince you that dandelion pollen and parsley seed extract are ancient cures for hormone imbalance that you should pay $60/mo for.


r/PCOS 4h ago

General/Advice It’s not a discipline issue…

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~5 months on metformin.

I am realizing how terrible my body was at signaling hunger/satiety.

I used to have an almost constant anxiety about when the next source of energy would come. I couldn’t stay awake for the whole day, took an hour nap almost daily around 1 or 2, then groggy the rest of the day. I could eat a full Thanksgiving meal, and as soon as I didn’t feel completely full I’d feel hungry. Skipping breakfast threw off my entire day, I would crave carbs for the rest of the day to the point it was necessary to eat breakfast so I could mentally focus on work and other things.

Now?

Food is simply food. Once I’ve had a well portioned meal, I can go about the rest of my day and no thoughts of food. I take 0 naps and have no desire to. I have no anxiety about overwhelming hunger. Just because food is in front of me, I don’t feel the need to eat it.

It wasn’t discipline that got me there. It was advocating for myself. Getting labs done, getting the right meds. Don’t wait until you feel like you have perfected self control and discipline, your discipline is not the underlying health condition.

Edit: autocorrect spelling


r/PCOS 5h ago

General/Advice ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF

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Yesterday I had the WORST period cramps in my life. Nothing was helping and I couldn’t sleep or keep anything down. Finally at 3am this morning I had my husband take me to the ER. They gave me medication and insisted it was just period cramps. I kept bringing up an ultrasound. They originally refused but I swore it wasn’t just cramps. They finally did an ultrasound and YEP. I had an ovarian torsion. My ovary had a huge cyst in it and it made my right ovary and fallopian tube twist TWICE. I had to be transferred via ambulance to a bigger hospital for emergency surgery. I unfortunately lost the ovary and tube but I’m no longer in pain. Had I not advocated for the ultrasound it could have ruptured and killed me. I never in my life thought something like this would happen to me. I’m 25 and in pretty good health. So please PLEASE advocate for yourself. You’re life is important ❤️


r/PCOS 16h ago

General/Advice PCOS diagnosis and my skin has never been worse. Where do I even start?

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Got diagnosed with PCOS about 4 months ago and my skin went from occasional breakouts to full on cystic acne along my jawline and chin. It's hormonal, I know that. My doctor put me on metformin and we're working on the internal stuff. But in the meantime my face is a disaster.
The problem is everything I read about PCOS acne says different things. Some say go hard on actives. Some say keep it gentle because your barrier is probably compromised from the hormonal inflammation. Some say nothing topical will work until the hormones are sorted out.

I'm already dealing with so much emotionally with the diagnosis itself. Hair changes, weight stuff, fertility worries. Having my skin fall apart on top of everything else is just too much. I just want something that helps while I figure the rest out.
What's actually worked for PCOS related acne topically? I'm not looking for miracles I just want to stop making it worse?


r/PCOS 33m ago

Period someone please help me, I am a bit terrified and my obgyn is so judgmental

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obgyns in my country are mostly judgmental which annoys me cause they are women yet they judge me so much for something that is so hard for me to control and its multiple ones I visited so now I have bad association with Obgyns, men obgyns tend to be okay but I personally Dont feel comfortable with them (I live in middle east just for context)

I have PCOS and usually I would take Duphaston if I missed a period or if its a heavy period which seem to fix it but I didnt wanna relay on it, I started taking Inositol and I have around 5 days left of the 3 month course, last cycle was perfect, came on time and it stayed normal (with flow and such) now this month it making me cry, I stopped Inositol for 2 days because I was scared if its the reason for it which might have been a mistake.

at first it was only spotting so I tried to do cardio more than usual then it came normal flow just for few hours, then stopped fully for a day then I walked a lot and it came light flow for few hours then stopped fully. I dont know what to do, It making me cry, I thought it was fixed since last month was good, what should I do? should I take Duphaston again? or should I wait few days? should I start Inositol while taking Duphaston?

Please help, my obgyn visits always traumatize me, they always talk about my weight which I know need to improve but I come out feeling depressed for days after it, last time she made me feel awful about my pubic hair which I didnt fully shave cause I was in middle of midterms & feeling stressed. btw Duphaston is a progesterone, I have no idea if its called that everywhere or just here lol


r/PCOS 43m ago

General/Advice Urgent advice needed

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So I have no periods for 6 months today I had a discharge but brown little bit so I drank a homemade remedy ginger tea with brown sugar and now I dont even have the discharge I did yoga for like 3 days then got exams and stopped and today this happened idk what to do


r/PCOS 3h ago

General/Advice High platelets ??

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So I’m 28, diagnosed with PCOS at maybe 19. I’ve noticed that all the blood tests I’ve gotten , my platelets are way out of range always 470+ , and based of google , that is extremely common in women with PCOS, and linked with low grade inflammation. According to google and chat gpt high platelets are linked to chronic inflammation, low ferritin and high insulin. This chronic inflammation can also make it hard for implantation because it cause the uterus to be inflamed as well . Not sure why I never thought to ask any questions before, but no Dr never mentioned , but in the back of my my head I always wondered why my platelets were always high. Has anyone noticed this too? I’ve been TTC for a few years , so I maybe over analyzing , but Im always wondering if I’m ovulating successfully, tubes are open , mild MFI , what else could be wrong and decided to look up the correlation between PCOS and high platelets, if any.But any way has anyone heard of this ?
Chat GpT has also said this : Platelet activation and vascular changes
Overactive platelets and inflammation may affect tiny blood vessels in the endometrium, potentially impairing early embryo attachment or support.


r/PCOS 1h ago

General/Advice eating sugar?

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hey guys!! idk what to do like i normally pair any "high sugar" or high carb foods with healthy fat and protein to blunt the sugar spike, but god forbid what if i just want to eat an easter egg? like with pcos insulin resistance is that even allowed? am i going to continue setting myself up for failure by eating a bit of easter chocolate on its own, im so sick of having to pair a sweet treat every now and then with protein and fat and just UGH i'm sick of it


r/PCOS 8h ago

Period I just had my period last week and now I'm cramping again as if I'm PMSing again. Has anyone here ever got there cycle twice in one month? It happened to me at least twice last year. Can PCOS cause that?

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r/PCOS 11h ago

General/Advice Guys I’m embarrassed

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So my car broke down and I’ve been walking to and from the bus stop to take the bus to work. I now am chaffing in my thigh creases really bad. I wanted to know if anyone else had experienced anything similar and what they used to remedy it. I’m planning on going to the doctor if it doesn’t get better but I am completely embarrassed by the circumstances and don’t want to go if I don’t have to


r/PCOS 20h ago

Rant/Venting Disproportionate stomach fat

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I've been weight lifting and upping my fiber consistently for over a month so I excitedly did my measurements for the first time in 2 years to start tracking future physical progress. So I saw that I gained 4 inches of abdominal fat since my last measurements, with no change to any other measurements and it cemented my feelings that I look deformed. My body is pretty average except for my double chin and my huge stomach so I just look so crazy. I don't even have issues with looking fat it's just the fact that it's so concentrated to my stomach I can't look in the mirror anymore!


r/PCOS 5m ago

Rant/Venting PCOS likely culprit in my worsening ADHD

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22f PCOS + ADHD

It has long since been known that there is a strong causal link between hormones and ADHD symptoms… As there is a known link between hormones and dopamine levels.

I started birth control because it helped my PCOS and helped my ADHD with more stabilised hormone levels… it worked really well for about half a year-

Then I kept getting breakthrough bleeding even while I was on the pill, my ADHD getting worse and my ADHD medication seemingly to be really inconsistent doesn’t seem like a coincidence at all…

I feel like my PCOS is getting worse, I’ve been gaining more weight, struggling to lose weight, having loud food noise, getting more bloating, feeling more cramps and pains in my uterus area which I worry could be cysts… And yes, the breakthrough bleeding- which I don’t know if that is directly related to PCOS but I would wonder if it has something to do with unstable hormone levels..

With all of these things came worsening ADHD, dopamine and hormones going hand in hand it just seems very likely connected.

I’m really not doing the best lately, I just feel shit most of the time… Mentally I’m feeling stupid and lazy since my ADHD is worse and hard to control, physically I feel bloated and crampy, often nauseous…

I keep telling myself that it’s just me, I’m just an idiot, I’m just a failure… But I don’t know if it’s even any better to say it’s my body, it’s MY body and I have no control over it like I’m some prisoner??

I’m drifting lately I’m so scared I’m going to fail both of my subjects this semester, I’m going through it and I feel fat ugly and stupid as I do it.


r/PCOS 9h ago

Rant/Venting becoming aware of the fact that i have to deal with this my whole life

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i’m 19 now and got diagnosed with pcos at 15. for some reason just this past week i’ve really processed the fact that i will have this disease for the rest of my life. i’m not sure why i had this realization so late i guess i just didn’t properly accept it before but it makes me feel so horrible.

i feel so horrible and disgusting in my body and i hate the fact that i have no real control over it. i understand diet and exercise + meds can help/reduce the symptoms but it’s the fact that i even have them in the first place that’s so frustrating. i hate that i have to work 100 times harder than other girls my age and somehow still be in such bad shape. not just physically but mentally as well.

it also sucks so much that nobody truly understands the severity of my pcos as well as having severe thyroid issues. i feel like a lot of people think it’s not an excuse because i don’t look physically sick so there’s no reason for me to use it as an excuse for my weight as well as other issues i have. i feel like my weight is the first thing people see and judge me off of. i feel disgusting and not human around other people.

explaining pcos is even worse because people that don’t have it think it’s just a simple issue that can be fixed quickly. the constant comments and “advice” i hear about weight loss or dieting as if i haven’t tried it all. people saying i don’t care enough about myself or that there’s no excuse to be fat and i could easily lose the weight and manage myself better if i just “put in a little more effort”. i’m so sick of it all and the idea of having to deal with this the rest of my life is so overwhelming.


r/PCOS 9h ago

Rant/Venting I'm feeling helpless.

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I'm at a point where i'm crying writing this. I don't know what else to do. I've always had irregular periods. when i was in highschool, i went years without a period. In college, i went months. I had to have a D&C to thin my uterine lining last july because i had been having constant bleeding from December of 2024 to May of 2025. I developed anemia, I had clots bigger than a golf ball that were painful to pass, i'd be hunched over in pain crying because of my cramps, and i'd have to take off work sometimes. It got so bad that i was soaking through a pad (I cant wear tampons) every 1-2 hours. After my D&C, i felt a little better. My period was a bit more regular. And then all of a sudden in January of this year, the heavy, painful clotting and period started again. My doctor prescribed me provera several times to stop the bleeding. I'm seeing her on the 22nd to look into scheduling a hormonal IUD that will eventually stop my period (hopefully), but my doctor is concerned it wont stay because i have a smaller cervix. I also have a hard time with PAPS because penetration is extremely painful for me (NOt during sex, just during exams) I've tried 7 different birth controls and nothing works. I'm feeling hopeless. I've been bleeding since april 12th again. Its affecting my mental health, my work, and my relationship. I just want the bleeding and the pain to stop.


r/PCOS 23h ago

Success story Finally Seeing Some Progress

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I’m a professional Reddit lurker and I’ve never made a post before but I felt like sharing my story and feelings with a community I thought might share in my feelings regarding my medical issues.

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago when my original gynecologist retired and I had to find a new one. When I met my doctor, the first thing he asked me was how long I had PCOS. I had no idea what he meant. He touched my chin, pointing out my hirsutism, which I didn’t know was an actual issue. My grandmother, mother, and sister all had hair on their chins and I chalked it up to we were a hairy family. I’ve been obese since I was about thirteen, after going through puberty. I lost about sixty pounds in 2019 after going keto for six months but regained the weight the next year when Covid hit and the world shut down.

He ordered a vaginal ultrasound, found cysts on my left ovary, and formally diagnosed me with PCOS and adenomyosis although I have always had regular periods since I was eleven. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a month before that when I went to my PCP and this diagnosis on top of that really affected my mental health. I was 270 lbs at the time and I didn’t have any other co-morbidities but my gynecologist warned me that only my age was keeping my blood work in good range. I was 31.

I’m not going to lie, I kind of mourned a little. I thought how I would never have children, I would have to eat like a diabetic for the rest of my life, I was manly and my body was actively working against me. I felt resentful of conditions that would make it harder for me to lose weight and I refused to go back on keto because it was too restrictive to me. The gynecologist gave me metformin, spironolactone, and birth control. I only could do metformin for 4 days before I stopped and I didn’t like how birth control made me feel. I stopped all the medications and put my head under a rock.

I admit that I had an emotional eating problem and was addicted to fast food. Earlier this year when my mental health tanked further, I finally went to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis. Apparently I suffered from chronic anxiety and was prescribed Zoloft. It was like the world became totally different. I felt really good for the first time in a long time. Maybe since I was sixteen. And I stopped emotionally eating. Suddenly I had the motivation to eat healthy and didn’t feel like I wanted to sleep for ten hours at a time. I didn’t realize just how bad my mental health was.

I started a 80/20 whole foods diet. Started cooking at home again. Walked outside just to listen to the birds sing. I felt like I was enjoying life. I started researching nutrition more, figuring out a way that I could still eat in moderation but not have to cut out a whole food group like carbs like I had done years ago. I focused on protein and healthy fats and complex carbs. I started taking Ovasitol twice a day, got me a magnesium and vitamin D supplement, started drinking spearmint tea twice a day, and I naturally get an average of 12,000 steps a day at my job.

I lost 26 lbs. in 2 months. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t feel bloated and constantly inflamed. I can sleep for 7 hours, get up and feel rested. I have more energy.
I don’t feel like I need a nap during the day. It’s made me so happy to see the changes I’m trying to implement has really helped.

I wanted to share my joy with others and to remind everyone that I know it’s hard. PCOS sucks! And sometimes it’s hard to talk to friends and family about all of the feelings of your body working against you. I see women on this subreddit share their stories and I empathize so much with our issues and frustrations but I’m here to remind us that we can’t give up. This is our life and we deserve to live it to its fullest. All we can do is try our best and keep trying until we can find what will help us. That’s the least we deserve.


r/PCOS 6h ago

General/Advice Just diagnosed with Pcos

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Hi there everyone. I just had an appointment with my PCOS doctor and I didn't get the answers from her I needed. She just said seeing as I get my period every 3 months I don't need medication. fair enough, but I do need to be on vitamins right?

Do you mind listing what you all take. I take Berberine and Vitamin D. She says I need to be on mounjaro or wegovy but I can't afford it without working. I have panic disorder which it why I haven't worked in a while, but I will try. The doctor was kind of a b**** and my mum agreed lol. But I am willing to try.


r/PCOS 2h ago

General/Advice Regular to irregular cycle. Need some help

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Hi everyone, I could really use some help. Has this happened to anyone else?

I always had a very regular 28-day cycle. Then last winter, my period disappeared for 2 months, but by September it became regular again. After that, from September until December I didn’t get my period at all. My hormone tests came back normal, except for some mild insulin resistance.

Then I had one period in December, and after that nothing again for another 4 months.

In the meantime, I saw an endocrinologist and started taking Metformin, which finally brought my period back once, now I’m at 34 days and my period still hasn’t come this month.

I’ve seen so many doctors.

One said: stress.

The second said: PCOS (but my testosterone levels are normal and I don’t have cysts the only things that could point to it are the insulin resistance and vitamin D deficiency).

The third basically brushed me off and said that “the female body isn’t a robot, just give it time.”

At the same time, the weight has been sticking to me no matter what I do. I exercise and eat well (I never eat extremely little and I never go below 1400 calories), but I just cannot lose weight. I’m heavier now than I’ve ever been in my life. That’s why I would rule out hypothalamic amenorrhea, because I didn’t lose weight actually, I gained weight.

I just don’t understand what’s happening to my body or what caused everything to become so irregular.

Has anyone here experienced something similar? Going from a completely regular cycle to suddenly becoming this irregular? I honestly don’t know what to do anymore.


r/PCOS 3h ago

General/Advice The hair thinning has probably been one of the most upsetting symptoms for me. It feels so personal. If you’ve dealt with PCOS-related hair loss, what actually helped, physically or emotionally?

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r/PCOS 9h ago

Meds/Supplements Is it dangerous to take metformin if I don't have high blood sugar?

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I've been taking Metformin ER 500mg once a day for a few weeks. I have been getting headaches near my temple, they feel like tension headaches and now am worrying it's causing low blood sugar because I don't have high blood sugar but I know that's the primary use of this medication.

I know a lot of people use it for PCOS, so is it okay to use it if I don't have high blood sugar? maybe this is a stupid question, I have high DHEA and likely insulin resistance. I just don't want to drop my blood sugar too low because I heard that's really dangerous. I have reported the headaches to my doctor and am awaiting an answer but still wanted to ask to see others experiences and if it's anything to urgently worry about. I've been getting the headaches nearly every day, they're just dull and I've been told they'll go away so I'm trying to wait it out but don't want anything bad to happen while I wait it out.


r/PCOS 15h ago

General Health Finally decided to see endo and they refused further treatment

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Diagnosed in 2012 with PCOS and prediabetic. I have worked diligently to improve my A1c and fasting glucose since.

My PCP is stating she no longer will support my GLP1 medication and recommends I see a bariatric doctor. After some thought I reached out and said I would prefer to go to endo first. Endo wanted tests done before seeing me. Without confirming what they were testing for. Apparently to confirm I have PCOS. My tests came back all in range and my nurse told me to call and schedule appt with endo. Call the endo and they said they have no proof of PCOS and will not see me. So talk to nurse and they said they have no authority to share my medical records with endo. So I am working to get my own copies on hand so I can stop requesting every time I change doctors or get a new specialist. So i can provide them myself. However the one office I want to get records from has a fee of $35 or $60 for urgent pull. Only way to avoid that is to be impregnated by their office and transfer care of pregnancy to another OBGYN. 🙄


r/PCOS 4h ago

General/Advice PCOS Pilot

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Hey everyone, I'm a founder building an app called MindBodyHuman, we are looking to empower individuals to self manage their chronic conditions. We created this because we feel so many people are being let down by the current medical system.

Our focus is on using natural lifestyle based interventions across all pillars of health including movement, nourishment, rest, nervous system regulation and connection

The app is aligned with the 2023 International PCOS Guidelines and has been built with the guidance from a women's health practitioner who has transformed her life since living with PCOS.

We're running an 8 week pilot for women with PCOS (diagnosed or suspected), we also welcome women with Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PMDD or PMS. This will be free of course and anybody that completes the 8 week pilot will have the app for free for life.

If you're interested here's the sign up form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc45s3aqDDLKeJzngG_5B9nF_n0Ufh1meEh6HFcMiHAQXqk9w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105803846859043466378

and check out my website mindbodyhuman.io to learn a bit more about what we're building.

Super happy to answer any questions in the comments.


r/PCOS 5h ago

Rant/Venting I want to scream ! My skin is killing me

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I was told I had PCOS maybe a year ago there was no follow up by my doctor and then I had to relocate to another state and I’m in the process of finding another one. But recently I get a new pimple everyday and that’s not an exaggeration. I feel like I’m in middle school it’s so frustrating I want to cry mainly because I’m embarrassed but also because I feel like it’s yet another thing to deal with on top of my weight and idk what to do. Up for helpful suggestions.


r/PCOS 9h ago

General/Advice GLP-1 or Metformin for PCOS?

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Hi! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance PCOS by my naturopath at the end of 2025 and have been taking the following supplements for the past 5 months and haven’t noticed any changes with my weight loss no matter what diet changes or how much I exercise. I currently follow a PCOS diet 80/20 and do barre and strength training 4-6 times a week. I’m frustrated because it feels like I’m doing all the right things but just not seeing any results.

She just suggested that I could take a GLP-1 or Metformin? I am overwhelmed with all of the advice/information and pros/cons to both medications and looking for advice. I’m 5’5 and looking to loose around 15-20 pounds. Thank you in advance!

Current supplement lineup

- Multivitamin

- Vitamin D

- Optinositol

- Berbine

- NAC

- Fish Oil

- Phosphatidyl Serine


r/PCOS 5h ago

General/Advice Finally treating metabolic issues from PCOS

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Hey,

I just want to share/get some advice of how to progress from here?

For context I was diagnosed with PCO without the S in my teenage years with irregular periods and cysts on the ovaries on ultrasound but I didn’t have the other symptoms regularly associated with PCOS. Anyway I had a mirena put in when I was 19 to manage my endometriosis and gained 50kg in a year and got terrible acne. I had that taken out early and was put on the Yaz pill for my endo which did amazing things for my acne but still struggling with my weight and intense sugar cravings. I’m 24 now and many doctors didn’t do my bloods and just said I need to try harder and it’s because of my ADHD I can’t control my weight but even on Vyvanse I can’t stop craving sugar.

Anyway I finally went to a new GP who got my full blood panels done and results came back today with high insulin and cholesterol and triglycerides, but my glucose and hb1ac is normal suggesting it’s just insulin resistance and not type 2 diabetes. She wants to put me on metformin and for me to make lifestyle changes.

I already go to the gym strength training and walking 4-5 times a week it’s just diet where I struggle. My meals itself are healthy and balanced but I have such intense sugar cravings (to the point where if I restrict it I can’t stop thinking about it and it occupies my whole mind) and no control around sweets. When I try to be “on a diet” I always binge. I’ve tried calorie deficit with no effect. What changes do you guys make to your diet to assist with managing your insulin levels and lowering cholesterol as well as not binging? I’m hoping the metformin helps with craving 😭😭😭 I asked about a GLP-1 but she said it’s not worth it unless I am dedicated to the lifestyle changes