Name: Beth
Age: 19
Family situation: Relying on my fantastic parents who are moving heaven and earth for me to get any treatment necessary without disrupting my education. Also incredibly lucky to have an unbelievably supportive and caring boyfriend worrying about me back in my Uni city.
PCOS symptoms: Always had a weight problem, but gaining when I was eating healthily, facial hair, body hair, specifically my stomach, hair loss at my temples initially put down to stress, severe abdominal pains recently, depression from which I have suffered for many years, first identified when I was 13.
Worst thing about PCOS: Losing my hair has been very distressing. My recent weight gain, despite being used to it, has made me feel quite insecure too.
Medication used: None yet
NHS or Private: Private
Action taken against PCOS: Not much yet, will continue taking Saw Palmetto and trying to keep up the healthiest lifestyle I can until I can see my doctor again. Open to any recommendations or advice.
PM or Email? Happy for anyone to pm me. |