I’d like to introduce a PCOS Diary entry from a lady I have been following on Instagram for a while now. She’s bright and witty, and her story might be the most relatable PCOS story I’ve read. Check her diary entry below, and follow her on Instagram as well! If you want to share your PCOS story, email me at theprettyplusonline@gmail.com. It’s been about 3 months since I was introduced to the crazy world of PCOS, and it’s been one heck of a ride! My name is Doreen, my interweb friends call me Lady Sweetie, I am a 37 year old mother of 2, and for…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftSilkn #CollectiveBias As I have mentioned hundreds of times on my site, one of the most frustrating (visible) side effects of PCOS is the Hirsutism, or excess, male pattern hair growth. I am not kidding around when I say that there is not much I won’t try to rid myself of it. I have tried everything from shaving daily to waxing to epillating, but today I am going to share with you a new approach: Flash&Go. The Flash&Go uses light technology to painlessly and effectively remove hair. It can…
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If you’re a woman living with PCOS, then you have probably heard of Metformin for some reason or another. Whether it’s been brought up to you by a professional, you’ve read about it in an article or blog, or you’ve seen people talk about it in forums, it’s probably a drug that’s crossed your mind at least once. What is Metformin? Metformin is basically a drug that is used to help control high blood sugar. It’s given to people with Type 2 Diabetes, and also to women with PCOS to help control their symptoms. If you want to know more details about Metformin, I suggest you read here, as…
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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…
