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Hirsutism

My 16 year old is so down with her hirsutism is heartbreaking. NHS are not afdressing the underlyinv issue, It is all hormonal, hormonal based nutritioni...

My 16 year old is so down with her hirsutism is heartbreaking. NHS are not afdre...

MGEE01

•7 days ago

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pcos hair growth

hey, does anyone have anything that helped excess hair growth especially on the neck chin, face area it’s effecting my confidence massively and shaving waxing...

hey, does anyone have anything that helped excess hair growth especially on the ...

Courtneyleah26

•10 days ago

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GP and Nice Guidence

due to go and see my go next week about not getting the follow ups etc that are stated in the nice guidence for pcos , don’t really know if it’s going to help...

due to go and see my go next week about not getting the follow ups etc that are ...

kirstymarie96

•15 days ago

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Call out for women with PCOS

I am a writer looking to do a story about the lack of professional guidance following a PCOS diagnosis. I have the condition and know very well the need to...

I am a writer looking to do a story about the lack of professional guidance foll...

EmmaFarr

•17 days ago

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Getting pregnant

I was diagnosed 3 years ago, had no help since or guidance. I’m now 27 nearly 28 and am terrified that I will not be able to get pregnant the longer i wait....

I was diagnosed 3 years ago, had no help since or guidance. I’m now 27 nearly 28...

greengirl97

•1 month ago

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Advices please

Hello everyone, I am 22 years old and I have been struggling with pcos for years. I have recently began keto diet, in recent years I have always been into...

Hello everyone, I am 22 years old and I have been struggling with pcos for yea...

pinkysky

•1 month ago

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Medical Misogyny Project

Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping as upbeat as possible. My post isn’t necessarily helpful from an advice perspective but more so a request from you...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping as upbeat as possible. My post isn’t ne...

BlueVelvet94

•2 months ago

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Clue to my issues?

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early to mid 30’s - after I’d had my daughter (and symptoms of PCOS since I was 12). I was thinking that my bad acne went...

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early to mid 30’s - after I’d had my daughter (a...

DownAndDesperate

•2 months ago

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Understanding the Needs of Women with PCOS

Hi everyone, I’m developing a personalised solution to help women manage PCOS symptoms using genetic insights, offering tailored advice on nutrition,...

Hi everyone, I’m developing a personalised solution to help women manage PCOS s...

OvaJoy

•3 months ago

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Carbohydrate - My Eureka Moment

For (many) decades i have jumped through all the weight loss / insulin resistance ever changing "guidance" (healthcare hectoring ...without success for me)....

For (many) decades i have jumped through all the weight loss / insulin resistanc...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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Myo-Inositol Miracle

I've been taking Myo-inositol for less than a week and for the first time in over a decade, my period isn't irregular. I can't remember the last time I had a...

I've been taking Myo-inositol for less than a week and for the first time in ove...

katyy94x

•4 months ago

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Acne help

Hi, has anybody got tips for treating persistent acne? So far I have changed my skincare routine multiple times, it usually occurs along my jawline and cheeks....

Hi, has anybody got tips for treating persistent acne? So far I have changed my ...

Flamingox

•4 months ago

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Safe and affective hair removal

any tips on safe hair removal around chest/breast area. Haven’t done anything to it because I’m scared if I do it will come back darker and thicker.

any tips on safe hair removal around chest/breast area. Haven’t done anything to...

Pasta4life

•4 months ago

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please tell me i’m not the only one.

Hello this is my first time doing one of these. Around the age of 16 i started to lose my periods for about 4 months then I would get my period for maybe a...

Hello this is my first time doing one of these. Around the age of 16 i started ...

sunsetslover

•5 months ago

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Hair Loss Concerns

I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and unfortunately do not know a lot about it. I’m trying to do my research and link more of the symptoms that I have...

I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and unfortunately do not know a lot abo...

Pebbles25

•6 months ago

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Biotin

Did it work for you hair growth?

Bluelady-sing

•6 months ago

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Late period but false pregnancy tests?

I've had PCOS since my early 20s (about 10 years ago). I have cysts and irregular periods but low/normal testosterone levels. For the last year, I have been...

I've had PCOS since my early 20s (about 10 years ago). I have cysts and irregula...

AlwaysPasta

•6 months ago

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Possible New Diagnosis

Hi, I’ve been struggling with my periods, extreme hirsutism and what I think are symptoms stemming from insulin resistance for about 10/11 years now. I’m 22...

Hi, I’ve been struggling with my periods, extreme hirsutism and what I think ar...

sunincapricorn

•6 months ago

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Clomid, Ovulation tests & Day 21 test. Advice needed 🥺

So I thought I had a positive ovulation test but turns out a flashing smiley just means increased estrogen, and that ovulation should be due to happen soon...

So I thought I had a positive ovulation test but turns out a flashing smiley jus...

Anonymous29

•6 months ago

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Fertility or symptom management…can’t have both!

Has anyone had experience with health professionals telling you that you have to choose between wanting to get pregnant or symptom management? I was told that...

Has anyone had experience with health professionals telling you that you have to...

SJ_343

•7 months ago

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Pregnant with pcos

I'm 18wks+4days pregnant and i have pcos. A couple of days I've had a sharp twinge VERY low either on right or left side(usually where my ovaries are) but...

I'm 18wks+4days pregnant and i have pcos. A couple of days I've had a sharp twin...

Dancingbiscuit

•7 months ago

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How are my latest blood test results?

I'm 31F and wondering if my blood tests are indicative of PCOS? I am booked in with a doctor but it's a long wait so I'm doing some research in the meantime....

I'm 31F and wondering if my blood tests are indicative of PCOS? I am booked in w...

tnefeh

•8 months ago

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mental health

Hows your mental health? I struggle quite a bit with my own and was wondering if anyone has similar experiences to my own.. I was diagnosed with Pcos at 32 so...

Hows your mental health? I struggle quite a bit with my own and was wondering if...

ERD_008

•8 months ago

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Letrozole success stories ?

Have you got pcos and concieved whilst taking letrozole?Im on letrozole cycle 3 now.. They are talking about flushing my tubes next.. We concieved naturally...

Have you got pcos and concieved whilst taking letrozole?Im on letrozole cycle 3 ...

Pcosaged37_

•8 months ago

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help! Want to conceive!

I was diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago and also Type 2 insulin dependant diabetes at the same time. I have recently been told that I now have high blood...

I was diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago and also Type 2 insulin dependant diabete...

MMpixie12

•8 months ago

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IUD / IUS, which one?!

Got diagnosed with PCOS in 2021 but have had symptoms for 10+ years. I’ve had nothing but trouble with oral contraceptive pills so am on no hormonal...

Got diagnosed with PCOS in 2021 but have had symptoms for 10+ years. I’ve had...

SparklingPink

•9 months ago

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Need PCOS advice

Hello guys, I'm a female of 33 years old and suffering from PCOS symptoms for probably around 3 years now. Visited GP number of times had few blood tests, what...

Hello guys, I'm a female of 33 years old and suffering from PCOS symptoms for pr...

Mpixigirl

•9 months ago

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GRATEFUL

Went to appointment with Radiation Oncologist at Emory St. Joseph's Winship Cancer Center - Dr. Bruce Hershatter. Good guy, no BS, straight shooter. He...

Went to appointment with Radiation Oncologist at Emory St. Joseph's Winship Canc...

BCPC

•9 months ago

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Suspected PCOS

Hello everyone. Looking for a little advice please.This advice is for my 13year old daughter. She was perfectly fine until she got to 11 and half years old...

Hello everyone. Looking for a little advice please.This advice is for my 13year ...

Julie182

•10 months ago

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Waiting for envaginal echo for diagnosis, weight and period problem

Hi. I always tought there's something wrong with my period, with my weight and other thing. But i was really shy and never ask question in years. Is it normal...

Hi. I always tought there's something wrong with my period, with my weight and o...

Shadow35

•10 months ago

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Posts - PCOS UK (Verity) | HealthUnlocked

PCOS UK (Verity)

Hirsutism

pcos hair growth

GP and Nice Guidence

Call out for women with PCOS

Getting pregnant

Advices please

Medical Misogyny Project

Clue to my issues?

Understanding the Needs of Women with PCOS

Carbohydrate - My Eureka Moment

Myo-Inositol Miracle

Acne help

Safe and affective hair removal

please tell me i’m not the only one.

Hair Loss Concerns

Biotin

Late period but false pregnancy tests?

Possible New Diagnosis

Clomid, Ovulation tests & Day 21 test. Advice needed 🥺

Fertility or symptom management…can’t have both!

Pregnant with pcos

How are my latest blood test results?

mental health

Letrozole success stories ?

help! Want to conceive!

IUD / IUS, which one?!

Need PCOS advice

GRATEFUL

Suspected PCOS

Waiting for envaginal echo for diagnosis, weight and period problem

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Acne is estimated to affect up to a third of PCOS sufferers. Have you or do you have acne?

Topics

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