I was diagnosed a few years ago with PCOS and was prescribed BC and Metformin. I didn’t really focus on the diet aspect until recently. But now I feel guilty every time I want a treat. Even the thought of one bite of a chocolate bar has me riddled with guilt that I’m causing my PCOS. How do you combat the balance?

I was diagnosed with PCOS March 2015 while being treated for an ectopic pregnancy. I recently just found out I am pregnant again and this seems to be a healthy pregnancy. My question is, for those who have been pregnant before, does PCOS effect a pregnancy much or at all?

Does birth control really help regulate periods? I know that it helps regulate the shedding of your lining, but how can it help regulate your ovulation? I've always been confused about this as birth control stops ovulation. If it's not going to help me much I'd like to just get off the pill and try other methods. Any advice or insight would be helpful!!

I just had my bloodwork done and my total testosterone level was flagged high at 65. But when I start going down the Google rabbit hole, it says that under 80 is normal. Does 65 confirm a PCOS diagnosis?? I'm confused ;)

I read some studies online that inositol might be a good supplement for people with PCOS/insulin resistance. I started taking it myself and wanted to know if anyone has had results with it.

I'm 22 with pcos. I was diagnosed with it at the age of 14. Haven't had my period in the last two months of having unpretected sex with my fiancé. We are trying to conceive and so far the first month of missing my period the two tests I've taken have been negative.... could this be a possibility of infertility??

I have had at least 7 of my close friends announce their pregnant within the past month and i want a child so bad, so deep down it hurts me because i haven't been lucky, ever... but then i feel selfish and like a bad friend because i should be happy for them.. Also because I'm throwing 2 of my friends their baby showers, which I'm excited about. I just get mixed feelings. Especially when I'm by myself.. :( what has helped yall with these feelings or anything to do to cope with it?.. am i wrong… read more

Hello all, I’m Yesenia and I’m new to the group. I was diagnosed with PCOS back in November 2022 and was told I was going to have a difficult time getting pregnant. Well, I recently found out that I am pregnant. Im currently 6 weeks. Can anyone tell me about their experience of having PCOS and being pregnant? I have read many articles stating that I will be at high risk for a miscarriage as well as gestational diabetes due to my PCOS. When I brought it up to my midwife she didn’t think it was a… read more

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