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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

•8 months ago

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Valentine’s Day can be a tough time to be on social media for many… and even for those that are loved up, it can never be a bad idea to take some time out and...

Valentine’s Day can be a tough time to be on social media for many… and even for...

veritypcos

Partner•1 year ago

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Looking for some help

I was diagnosed with PCOS over 10 years ago and been suffering various symptoms throughout this time: - Irregular periods - Excessive hair growth on face...

I was diagnosed with PCOS over 10 years ago and been suffering various symptoms ...

Maltese123

•1 year ago

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why don’t doctors read notes 🤬

I have PCOS been diagnosed since I was 16 I’m now 23 and every time I ask to be referred to gyno they ask the same questions of how long since your last period...

I have PCOS been diagnosed since I was 16 I’m now 23 and every time I ask to be ...

gemini99

•2 years ago

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I’m loosing my confidence with dark areas caused by PCOS.I’m a roastie

hello . i have had PCOS for the longest of time. Bled for 2yrs and was able to be managed by my doctor with hyponid and duphstaphon- a progesterone drug. I...

hello . i have had PCOS for the longest of time. Bled for 2yrs and was able to ...

Amakz

•3 years ago

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I'm struggling to find a drink alternative - any suggestions?

Hi everybody I'm new and I've been struggling a lot with changing my diet; So, I don't like water Or tea Or coffee Our fridge isn't large enough to keep a...

Hi everybody I'm new and I've been struggling a lot with changing my diet; So, I...

Pigeon-Lotus

•3 years ago

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looking for pcos support! (new here)

Hey, everyone! I'm new here and I was advised to try and find folks with a similar experience to mine. I got diagnosed with PCOS after having exactly zero (0)...

Hey, everyone! I'm new here and I was advised to try and find folks with a simil...

sglodion-tatws

•3 years ago

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Does the NHS care about their PCOS patients?

I was diagnosed with PCOS yesterday after 8 years of investigations. This is the text I received from the NHS. I’m furious. No support whatsoever. Not to...

I was diagnosed with PCOS yesterday after 8 years of investigations. This is the...

GamerGirlRuns

•3 years ago

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I'm on the waiting list for my ovarian cyst removal operation next year and I am worried about it

I have been having problems with my periods as they have been really unpredictable and heavier than usually are, so I contacted my doctors via e-consult about...

I have been having problems with my periods as they have been really unpredictab...

Daddysgirl1982

•3 years ago

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1 day period

Hi, I went to then loo on Friday evening and I saw blood, and I thought my period had started, and I put on a tampon and went to bed in the morning nothing.,...

Hi, I went to then loo on Friday evening and I saw blood, and I thought my perio...

Anjum2010

•4 years ago

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Has anyone received help for PCOS.

Hi all, I am new here but I got diagnosed with PCOS last year during the start of the pandemic. Since then I have received no help or information regarding my...

Hi all, I am new here but I got diagnosed with PCOS last year during the start o...

Rebeccam95

•4 years ago

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Desogestrel

Hi all, have recently been given desogestrel to take to try and help stop this constant brown discharge that I've been getting as a result of my PCOS. Been...

Hi all, have recently been given desogestrel to take to try and help stop this c...

Dwl2408

•4 years ago

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Bleeding after trans vaginal ultrasound??

Hi all, please forgive me, I'm very new to this! I had a trans vaginal ultrasound today in the hopes of diagnosing the reason for my lack of periods for 4...

Hi all, please forgive me, I'm very new to this! I had a trans vaginal ultrasoun...

helen00x

•4 years ago

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Why is my weight lose so slow am I on the wrong diet.

Hello everyone just wondering what’s everyone’s advice on diets Iv been on slimming world for 14 weeks now and Iv only lost 8 pounds it was 10 pounds but I...

Hello everyone just wondering what’s everyone’s advice on diets Iv been on slimm...

Parris96

•4 years ago

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PCOS, you can fight this!

From August to November of 2020, I didn't get my periods. I was worried if something might be wrong with my body. I went doctor he told me to get PCOS. I was...

From August to November of 2020, I didn't get my periods. I was worried if somet...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Advice

Hi, I was just looking for some advice, I'm 25 ive always had dark hair, I have really bad facial hair, acne, oily skin, anxiety. I have been tested for PCOS...

Hi, I was just looking for some advice, I'm 25 ive always had dark hair, I have ...

A-f8

•4 years ago

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Period pains whilst on contraception (suffering from Amenorrhea)

Hi, I'm new to posting and have been diagnosed with PCOS for 5 years. I have amenorrhea and cysts on both ovaries :( I've been on the combined pill under the...

Hi, I'm new to posting and have been diagnosed with PCOS for 5 years. I have ame...

YellowBee2

•4 years ago

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Long time suffering!

I was diagnosed at 19 with PCOS and am now 26. I always suffered with it but I fell pregnant last June and went forward with a medical termination. I had such...

I was diagnosed at 19 with PCOS and am now 26. I always suffered with it but I f...

StellaLunaMae

•5 years ago

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pcos is runing my life

Im 32 and having been living with symptoms of PCOS since i was 16, i diagnosed with pcos via blood test when i went to see my GP regarding problems conceiving,...

Im 32 and having been living with symptoms of PCOS since i was 16, i diagnosed w...

PcosPrincess

•5 years ago

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I am 110% sure I have PCOS although not officially diagnosed.

Hi everyone, I started my periods at a very young age, I was 9. Now I am 24 years old. Until 11-12 years of age my periods were normal/regular... after that...

Hi everyone, I started my periods at a very young age, I was 9. Now I am 24 yea...

ash_x

•5 years ago

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Irregular periods

Hi, So I'm new here and I was after some advice. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was about 15 (15 years ago!) I have always had irregular periods but this...

Hi, So I'm new here and I was after some advice. I was diagnosed with PCOS when...

Lizzii89

•5 years ago

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Solo parenting options?

.Hi all, I’m new here and hoping to get some advice or speak to others going through a similar thing to me 😊 I’m at a point in my life where I feel i'm at...

.Hi all, I’m new here and hoping to get some advice or speak to others going th...

festivalslover

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Pain no period

hello! so i have pcos and i have been having my periods every two weeks. recently maybe a couple or three months ago i started having them one a month and each...

hello! so i have pcos and i have been having my periods every two weeks. recentl...

inalandofmyth

•5 years ago

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Progesterone

hi can anyone help me better understand progesterone ?? i.e., signs that it's low and ways to naturally maintain a good level . i think i might be low, and...

hi can anyone help me better understand progesterone ?? i.e., signs that it's lo...

fuzlo

•5 years ago

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Yasmin and dianette experiences...

Hi everyone, Please can you share positive and negative experiences of these OCPs? I get terrible PMS, period pain, have hirsutism and hair thinning. I diet...

Hi everyone, Please can you share positive and negative experiences of these OC...

Pipppco

•5 years ago

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5 Weeks along with PCOS

I found out a little over a week ago that I am expecting. Do you ladies have any tips for a healthy pregnancy and any ways to minimize miscarriage risks?

I found out a little over a week ago that I am expecting. Do you ladies have any...

21andworried

•5 years ago

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Posts - PCOS UK (Verity) | HealthUnlocked

PCOS UK (Verity)

Support posts

IUD / IUS, which one?!

Drop your self-care tips below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Looking for some help

why don’t doctors read notes 🤬

I’m loosing my confidence with dark areas caused by PCOS.I’m a roastie

I'm struggling to find a drink alternative - any suggestions?

looking for pcos support! (new here)

Does the NHS care about their PCOS patients?

I'm on the waiting list for my ovarian cyst removal operation next year and I am worried about it

1 day period

Has anyone received help for PCOS.

Desogestrel

Bleeding after trans vaginal ultrasound??

Why is my weight lose so slow am I on the wrong diet.

PCOS, you can fight this!

Advice

Period pains whilst on contraception (suffering from Amenorrhea)

Long time suffering!

pcos is runing my life

I am 110% sure I have PCOS although not officially diagnosed.

Irregular periods

Solo parenting options?

Pain no period

Progesterone

Yasmin and dianette experiences...

5 Weeks along with PCOS

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

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