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Hi all! I’m 27 and have been diagnosed since a teen. Thankfully birth control is helping all my symptoms except extreme fatigue. I’ve been able to lose 40 pounds on my own so all is healthy right now but I can’t get rid of this fatigue I have every day. It’s exhausting and nothing seems to help. Advice?

September 21, 2025
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Many people with PCOS experience extreme fatigue, and you're not alone in this struggle. While hormone imbalances related to PCOS can contribute to fatigue, it's worth having your doctor check vitamin D levels, thyroid function, and iron levels to rule out other contributing factors.

Here are some strategies that have Show Full Answer

Many people with PCOS experience extreme fatigue, and you're not alone in this struggle. While hormone imbalances related to PCOS can contribute to fatigue, it's worth having your doctor check vitamin D levels, thyroid function, and iron levels to rule out other contributing factors.

Here are some strategies that have helped others manage their PCOS-related fatigue:

• Getting adequate sleep (some find they need 9-10 hours)
• Regular exercise, including simple bodyweight exercises
• Following a low-carb diet
• Taking doctor-approved vitamin supplements While it's great that you've already achieved weight loss success, fatigue can still persist. Consider tracking your energy levels throughout the day and discussing the patterns with your healthcare provider. Some myPCOSteam members report that fatigue is particularly intense during their menstrual cycles, so noting any cyclical patterns could be helpful for management strategies.

September 21, 2025

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