If you didn’t know, September is PCOS Awareness Month! I am very passionate about spreading awareness and making sure women know they are not alone if they suffer from PCOS. I have written a lot about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the past, so instead of reinventing the wheel, today I want to link up some of my more notable posts on the subject. I hope these articles help you in finding your way through PCOS, but always know that I am happy to talk to any of you! You can find me on Instagram, Twitter, or email me at theprettyplusonline@gmail.com. What is PCOS? A Visual Guide to PCOS So You…
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Last week, I updated you all on my PCOS story, but also let you know I had some results pending. My tests came back and my doctor confirmed that I have PCOS, but he’s also confirmed that I have Diabetes and have for a while now. (My last doctor was not great, as I may have mentioned, but she had the same tests done with the same results and never even brought the possibility of Diabetes up to me!) I’ve taken a few days to really digest this information and figure out how I should approach this news to you all. Given that I talk openly about plus sized health…
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I say “problem” like there aren’t a million problems with PCOS. (If you don’t know what PCOS, please take the time to read more about it here.) It’s been a while since you’ve all had an update in MY PCOS story, so I thought I would get you up to speed. Basically, about 3 years ago, I went to the doctor to straighten out the issues that I’ve had with my health. I had no idea that all the issues that I thought were “little” were adding up to be one big problem. At that time, my doctor did a lot of blood tests and an ultrasound. She diagnosed me with…
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As a lady with PCOS, I am always looking for great ways to remove unwanted hair. While I still loooove my Tinkle Razors to provide a quick fix, I have been looking for another fix for PCOS hair removal that lasts a bit longer. The main issues I am having is that the hair is getting more frequent, and more intense. I can’t deal with that! No lady should have to! So *cheers* to trying something new! Have you ever tried an epilator to remove hair? Let me tell you….it HURTS! But it’s also worth it. Unfortunately, I didn’t get before and after pictures like I thought I would. They…
