@rachelmace6189
Thank you for sharing your advice on PCOS. I was diagnosed 18 months ago at the age of 35, but ‘knew’ I had it for much longer and was avoiding confronting it. My doctor was really helpful and my main concern was not having regular periods which isn’t good because not bleeding can lead to developing abnormal cells in your uterus. I was put on the progesterone only pill and persevered for 6 months until the headaches and constant spotting got too much. I decided to come off it and read some scientific research on supplements that help with PCOS. Here’s what I discovered (note: this is what I read in medical papers and it has worked to improve many of my symptoms. You should always follow proper medical advice and do your own research on reputable cites): - Cutting out (or majorly down) on dairy was one of the best things I’ve ever done. I did it before my diagnosis to help with migraine but it has also stopped some of my excessive hair growth and vastly improved the clarity of my skin. Dairy has been linked to ovarian cancer, but not enough research exists yet to fully determine how far this is true. - Taking Myo Inositol has been life changing in terms of my periods. I have a regular cycle for the first time in years, which also means my fertility has improved. Myself and my husband don’t want children, but if you read the testimonies of women who have taken this you will hear about some successes. It’s worth a try and can help alongside other prescribed medications. - Other supplements that improve the symptoms of PCOS are folic acid, zinc, vitamin b complex, N-acetyl cysteine, and L Carnitine. The first three help regulate periods and improve ovary/egg health and the last two help with insulin resistance. - Eat more protein and cut down on carbohydrates. This is good advice for most people, but anyone with PCOS should definitely consider doing this. Carbohydrates turn to sugar/insulin in the body and get stored more easily as fat. Upping my protein and actually eating more (just less carbs) helped me lose 9kg in five months. I wasn’t massively over weight but I was on the boundary according to BMI charts. I feel more like I’m in my own body now and have more confidence and energy. It was more about improving my self esteem than trying to get a ‘perfect’ body. - For hair loss, use rosemary oil on the scalp and leave on for a while before washing. Massage your scalp well and use Castor oil on the ends of your damp hair before drying. Also, sleep in a silk bun or equivalent to prevent breakage. I was shocked how much healthier my hair got overnight. - Other skin tips are to use jojoba oil at night. It’s not greasy and mimics the skins natural sebum. This means your getting moisture and softness, without risking a breakout. For spots, use salicylic acid and try to use a moisturiser that contains HA. Again, avoid dairy and eat plenty of leafy greens (spinach, kale etc). - For my mental health I take sertraline, as prescribed by my doctor, and I also take lions mane mushroom to improve my mood as well as making sure I get out for fresh air whenever I can. Sorry that this comment has gone on forever, but I really hope this advice might help someone : ) I didn’t do all of this overnight, I implemented things over a few years and slowly built up to my routine now. If you change or add one thing to your lifestyle once a month, think what you’ll achieve in a year. Be safe, be healthy and be happy with who you are ❤️
@VarshaaaBeauty
I went to several doctors from 16-26 telling them I think I had PCOS but no one believed me. It was a PA dermatologist who diagnosed me ONLY after I insisted getting a hormonal panel because my hair was thinning. I will never get that decade back. I now am 30 and have periods under 35 days and I am ovulating monthly. I lead a healthy life. I just wish I had started when I was younger - my quality of life would have improved.
@alisalaska1786
I didn’t get diagnosed until I was 27 and I had symptoms since middle school. No doctor ever thought to test for it.
@willow_song2596
I stopped having a period at the age of 18, and mother never took me to get checked out. It wasn't until I was 26 and started bleeding again that she decided to take me to the ER (when I made a big deal about it) and it was my first period in almost 8 full years. Why so many women are against women is beyond me, but knowledge is power ladies. Share this sort of info with the gals in your life, and even guys should be informed too- so that way other women who are in the dark and don't know about PCOS could get an idea that maybe they might need to see a doctor.
@MelissaFranquii
I was diagnosed by my endocrinologist. He was the only doctor that listened to me instead of blaming everything on my weight and thyroid. My ob/gyn doesn’t agree with said diagnosis. She insisted in me loosing weight( i have) and symptoms have not resolved. I’m currently seeking a second opinion.
@amberlynfloyd1073
I got diagnosed with PCOS today at 34 years old. Thank you for sharing this info!!!
@kwelikaley
Omg! I knew there was a reason I always felt better when I chose to eat mostly vegetables!!!
@slimygumboxd7399
As someone who's had hypothyroidism since I was 11 years old, and who was diagnosed with PCOS at 20, (but I'm 99% sure I've had it since I was 13, but no doctor wanted to listen) I appreciate videos like these immensely. I was never told how to manage PCOS or even what it was. I've tried since I was 18 to get pregnant with no luck. Thank you so much for sharing these videos.
@Soliloquy1972
Thank you SO MUCH. My 20 year-old was just diagnosed with PCOS and was given BCPs to regulate her cycle but given no other advice. I knew insulin resistance could be an issue but wasn't sure if we needed to try and see an endo or what. Now we have something to go on and i will make sure she gets her thyroid, cholesterol, and A1C checked. Hopefully providers will be better about to educate their patients in years to come.
@kennak.5253
Videos like this mean so much to me as somebody who was overlooked by the medical system for so long. I'd had raging cystic acne since I was ten years old and they put me on Accutane when I was only 11. I did three rounds of it before they switched me to birth control because it wasn't working. Allergists, paediatricians, rheumatologists, all had different things to say but it wasn't until I accidentally ended up at a nurse practitioner that anyone even suggested it to me. My own doctor had blown off my sudden irregular periods (and prescribed me a cream for my acne), but the practitioner took one look at my previous bloodwork and sent me for hormone testing and an ultrasound. I felt so lost for so long and it is so difficult to navigate the information about PCOS online. Between peoples' real advice and supposed treatments being co-opted by the diet industry, it is so hard to find true information, especially one that can be conveyed so simply as this. Thank you for this.
@tamariaemiko
I recently found your challenge and wanted to share my appreciation in your break down for PCOS. I was diagnosed with PCOS 8 years and have been struggling to understand what is happening to my body. This video made PCOS understandable, so thank you a million times over!
@_Randa_
Thank you so much for this! I was completely lost as to what my next steps would be. I've seen 4 different doctors over the past 4 years and none of them mentioned anything whatsoever except either going on the pill or forgetting about it unless I want to get pregnant.
@Maytrixwasheree
Thanks man! I just got diagnosed today with PCOS and I want to learn how to treat it or at least ease the symptoms. I'm grateful I got diagnosed early in life because seeing half of these comments of how they didn't get diagnosed until later in life broke my heart. I honestly probably had this for a while since I noticed I started gaining a ton of weight and I started to grow hair on my fingers and arms at just the age of 9, back then it really made me insecure of why I couldn't just be like other girls but now I understand why I have excess hair growth and trouble losing weight since it was always a pain despite my healthy eating and exercise. My doctor is going to put me on BCP so hopefully it'll help it a little. I always did kind of assumed I had it since I recognized how I nearly had every symptom but now I have my answer, so that's good
@SweetCidatsme
I self-diagnosed my PCOS and non of my doctors would listen to me until I met my current OB/GYN in June. My weight was always the excuse for my irregular periods, infertility and hirsutism. I'm now 39 and I have never been pregnant. I'm on Metformin and Femara and my infertility panel indicates these steps could potentially help me conceive. My cycle is now under 35 days and I can pinpoint my ovulation with OPKS around CD17 for the last 3 cycles (cycle one on Clomid and cycle 2-3 on Femara). I do have a blocked left tube and a tiny polyp but my right tube is patent. At this point, I am continuing to supplement, weight train and take my meds. I know 39 is older but I am still hoping my miracle baby is on the way.
@hopeyfull
I am on the brink of tears, thank you so much for this video!! Instantly subscribed and forever grateful.
@RikuAikawa
Ah thank you for this.... I'm Filipino and a 16 year old, I wasn't really aware of having pcos actually until i started to worry about the hair growing on my stomach and won't able to go to doctor due to lack of money TT
@uac9613
This was so helpful!!! I’ve gone to 2 docs (including my actual ob/gyn) and headed to my third. No one has answers, but this is the most accurate of description related to what I deal with every single day!!!
@sistercloud8277
I have been fighting with PCOS and I am no longer sure what to do about it. I met the diagnostic criteria with acne and irregular periods. My blood was checked and my testosterone was high. My thyroid was normal. My blood sugars were normal. My ovaries were checked and I had the ring of pearls. I was put on birth control as a fix-it solution that has fixed nothing. I am very overweight for my height and I typically have a distended belly that is hard when I poke it. My weight has been unmanageable and keeps growing no matter what I do. I am on an exercise plan developed with my doctor and I go on walks, go on my electric bike, and do Aquafit classes. I eat about 1800 calories a day according to my meal tracker. My weight keeps increasing and I don't know what to do now. As of last week, my cholesterol was really high and I was referred to an endocrinologist. I really hope they can help me.
@liliana9318
Thank u so much please advice us more on how to restore hair loss in early 20s. It's devestating specially in younger ages.
@MuratBeshtoev