PCOS diagnosis - a personal update

I have been diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and in this video I share my experience in getting diagnosed.

INFO on PCOS - https://health.google.com/health/ref/Polycystic+ovary+disease

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[love2akiko]

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I was only diagnosed a few months ago and I can definitely agree that it is difficult to lose the weight - but its not impossible. I'm only on Yaz + acne medication and I'm cutting out almost all white carbs, sweets and especially no soda! Weight training is also a lot more efficient because the more muscles you have, the higher your metabolism is. Try to mix up your cardio with some weight training. I've lost 3kg in a month... its slow going but I'm getting there! (88kg -->85kg)

[xsullengirlx]

@love2akiko Wow thank you SO very much for spelling out those tips, they are helpful and motivational, not only for me but for a lot of people watching, Im sure! I have stopped metformin (made me too sick) but I remain on YAZ and some natural vitamins. I am cutting out most carbs and sweets too, its hard but not impossible, the south beach diet is really great for that & very manageable :) I hope you're doing well too & best of luck to you too!

[CrazyHappy08]

We're the same age and I was diagnosed with PCOS about two years ago. It wasn't easy, but it answered many MANY unanswered questions. I lost the weight, got my eating cleaned up, and am back to being healthy-ish. I don't have to take anything but Yaz now. You can lead a perfectly normal life if you make a few changes.

I really hope everything goes well. :-)

[xsullengirlx]

for me it's not about a few changes because I've revamped my entire life and haven't been able to lose the weight. Guess its harder for some people. How did you do it, just the normal way (diet and exercise?) guess some people need more than that, but Im glad you got yours under control! It's inspiring.

[72help]

hi im jakayla i have a sister with this and i am so happy that you made this video i can realy feel like i can be there for her more and i try everyday to understand this syndrome more so i can know how she feels i cudnt stop crying watching this i just thank you so much and i thank you for my sister as well you two anyoe woman with this that deals with this and that your talking about it is just amazing love this video

[courtneycooper27]

I also have pcos and today been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder...I feel disgusting,have had pcos for 5years and it's just getting harder I'm really struggling and no one understands!I think your amazing!thank you x

[artistginger9]

I think you are totally beautiful by the way. Just my two cents.

[Alexithymia112]

I have PCOS too, it's frustrating and hard to deal with. It makes me feel like less of a woman. You make me feel less alone though, thank you. :)

[love2akiko]

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That is what I thought just looking at some of the comments. Not your video :)

I probably should have mentioned that!

Wish you all the best with your PCOS! Hope everything is going well.

[love2akiko]

It makes me sad when I see people that have to suffer with this syndrome because doctors don't tell them what is going on. PCOS is not a death sentence - you can have children and you can get the symptoms under control.

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[gonzalesjas]

B.o.b

[LEAF998]

I think you're pretty and I love your eye makeup! I was recently diagonised and I'm WAY younger than you. I lost weight with Weight Watchers and it really works b/c you can eat whatever you want and lose weight. I wish you the best.