PCOS & Our Bodies

Welome! OurPCOS is a place for females with PCOS to come and meet women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, find healthy recipes and workout routines, learn more information on PCOS, or just receive support! Disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor nutritionist, but will answer questions to the best of my knowledge and research, however, it is best to consult with your doctor before starting any diet plan, cleanse, and/or supplements. All articles are sourced to the original post. No recipes, information, or articles are mine unless stated otherwise. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders that is affecting women in numbers as high as one out of ten, although many cases remain undiagnosed because symptoms differ from one woman to another. While one woman may experience a range of symptoms, another may have little to none. PCOS is a condition in which the sex hormones in a female’s body are imbalanced, which can cause cysts on the ovaries, weight gain, changes in menstrual cycle, trouble getting pregnant, and other problems. If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease and endometrial cancer. At this time PCOS is not curable but with medication, exercise, and healthy eating, the symptoms can be treated.
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Note: There is no pill to my knowledge that is able to cure PCOS. Medication, exercise, and healthy eating is the only want to manage and improve symptoms associated with PCOS.

If there were a pill that was said to cure PCOS, but was not yet approved and was still in a trial period, would you be one to volunteer as a tester even if the risks weren’t specified and it wasn’t 100% effective? Why or why not?

  1. awkward-octopus reblogged this from ourpcos and added:
    Yes, even more yes if it was one of those paid things. I mean, SOMEONE’s got to do it, and why not me? May as well hope...
  2. youmustbenedstarksbastard reblogged this from alittlebitofpcos-andtea and added:
    I wouldn’t, the risks could be too great. My symptoms are pretty manageable right now and could be a lot worse, so I’m...
  3. pcoswontwin reblogged this from ourpcos and added:
    No. I’ve learned so much about myself through my day to day struggles. I’ve become stronger and happier throughout this...
  4. preggosaur reblogged this from ourpcos and added:
    Only if it was 100% guaranteed to not affect fertility any more than PCOS already does.
  5. necnill reblogged this from ourpcos and added:
    I’d probably give it a whirl. Animal models of insulin resistance are most likely excellent, so they’d be next to 100%...
  6. fullycaffinatedvettech answered: I think I would seriosuly consider it as they will not grant me a hystercetomy
  7. maxlacus answered: Yes, because I don’t care much for my life as it is. If I could do something to help others, I would do it. Even if the reasons were selfish.
  8. darlingratchet answered: No, because it wouldn’t be covered by my insurance, and I’m a broke college kid.
  9. ourpcos posted this