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Anyone else suffer from PCOS?
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Does anyone else suffer from PCOS? I am looking for some advice.
I got diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago when I was around 20/21. At that time, I was still having periods but only around 4 a year maximum. However now at 24, I have not had a period in a year and a half. My symptoms are also getting worse like rapid weight gain, hair loss, and spots. Is it normal for PCOS to worsen over time? I don’t know if perhaps this has gotten worse due to stress.
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That said, it is common for stress to cause delays to periods. And fluctuations in weight, either by gaining or losing a lot, can also cause irregular periods. So I imagine that stress and weight gain may further complicate the symptoms of PCOS.
According to the NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/treatment/ losing some weight, if you are overweight, might help the symptoms a bit. If you are concerned by your symptoms, then your best bet is to talk to your doctor.
Hope someone else can provide better insight for you!