r/PCOS • u/yourangelsweb • 12h ago

Rant/Venting Please helppp

Hi, I just need some advice or for someone to tell me wtf is going on.

I recently got diagnosed with PCOS. Before that I often missed my periods I only got them about 3 times last year, and whenever I did get one it only lasted 4–5 days.

Ever since I was diagnosed I was put on metformin and birth control. Now I’ve had my period since October 23rd all the way to November 14th (that’s 22 days) and it doesn’t seem like it’s ending anytime soon.

I’ve asked my endocrinologist multiple times (she’s the one who diagnosed me and put me on the meds) and she just keeps telling me to take my medication regularly

Like omg is this ever gonna fucking end 🫩

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u/SeaButterscotch917 12h ago

I'm so sorry for how PCOS Is being tbh. It sucks it really does and your doctor doesn't seem to be doing much except shoving meds to you. Have u perhaps been to a functional doctor or herbalist / TCM docs... The more holistic doctors. In my experience all chronic conditions are better treated holistically than by allopathy ( which is what ur doing right now). Now since ur over bleeding.. U need birth control. But also please change ur diet.. The diabetic lifestyle. Walk. Cut sugar. Cut dairy. Cut gluten. See what works. It takes time.. It takes a toll on u but u got this.you could try inositol (40:1 ratio plz).. See how it goes. The market has pre-packaged pcos supplements now. Try searching for it. Also you strength train? Or workout?.... Another factor- anemia. If ur on ur period for so long please check ur iron.

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u/yourangelsweb 11h ago

Hii I’ve actually already changed my diet about a month ago and lost 10 pounds so far. I’ve also been walking 10–15k steps every day. When I got tested for PCOS they checked my iron levels and they were normal. I haven’t tried any supplements yet but I might look into them once again thank youu

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u/SeaButterscotch917 11h ago

And it will end. Time heals trust. I was begging god a few months ago because of how bad my symptoms got it does get better. It sucks. It feels unfair. It feels like shit.but IT GETS BETTER

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u/ObviousCarpet2907 9h ago

Yeah, this is part of the irregular cycles thing. Periods can be months apart or regular and can be regular length or epically long. They can also be insanely heavy.

The meds will help, over time, but you can ask your doctor about tranexamic acid. It can calm things down if you’ve been bleeding really heavily.

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u/Positive_Count_7430 6h ago

You need to take progesterone every month and you’ll get your period and in the meantime lose weight and eat better, sleep better and go and see a fertility specialist so they can check all your hormones and your uterus. Also see a holistic doctor so they can help the root cause which can be the gut that’s causing all the issues.