I watched an episode of Oprah years ago about women with facial hair issues. Some of the women were "rebeling" against the norm and not shaving or plucking, letting full goatees grow and whatnot. There was a BRIEF mention by one of the women that she had PCOS, but it was not discussed in length. I remember this clearly because it was when I was first diagnosed, and I thought I was going to wake up in the morning with a beard. It took almost a decade for the worst of my facial hair problems to surface, but that's the last I've heard of PCOS mentioned on a talk show format.
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Think about it. If you work in an industry where looks are EVERYTHING, why would you admit that you have such a disease as PCOS? I know I certainly wouldn't because that's my paycheck and I have a family to feed. When I have talked to some of my friends and family about PCOS, they look at me like I'm a freak. Just think about the general public, a lot of people couldn't understand the dynamics of PCOS. A lot are too ignorant to understand or want to understand until it affects them.
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I think Oprah is staying away from PCOS because of the "weight" thing.
We all know there are women who use PCOS as an excuse for being "overweight", and I think that's why Oprah stays away from this subject.
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For some reason, media just tends to sweep women's health issues (besides cancer) and infertility under the rug. And if infertility is discussed, it usually is filled with uneducated discussions.
It would be nice to have a celebrity voicing out about it. But I guess it is not as embarassing as saying oh by the way "Robin Williams has Herpes that he got when he cheated on his wife". Someday a celeb will be there to speak out. Too bad Oprah does not suffer from PCOS she would announce it and then have 1 day a week devoted to the topic LOL
I've actually written the Oprah Show trying to get them to do a story on PCOS.........I guess the media is just happy to continue to blame "ALL" obesity on gluttony, lack of self control and greed.
I think Oprah is staying away from PCOS because of the "weight" thing.
We all know there are women who use PCOS as an excuse for being "overweight", and I think that's why Oprah stays away from this subject.
When I got the diagnosis I didnt take it as an excuse I took it as an answer and that I knew I wasnt crazy........my body is the kind of body that has a problem losing weight........actually that is one of the first things I wrote in my journal after getting diagnosis........."I dont take this as an excuse but an answer............but that is how most ppl see it "as an excuse"
I really wish Oprah would do a show on PCOS! We shoud all campaign again!
I had no idea that Victoria Beckham has PCOS!
......I've sent emails to the Oprah Show in the past asking them to do a show on PCOS.......maybe if enough of us do that they will respond....actually I'd really like to see Kate on the show
When I got the diagnosis I didnt take it as an excuse I took it as an answer and that I knew I wasnt crazy........my body is the kind of body that has a problem losing weight........actually that is one of the first things I wrote in my journal after getting diagnosis........."I dont take this as an excuse but an answer............but that is how most ppl see it "as an excuse"
Get a hold of yourself, woman. You know what I meant, there are women out there with PCOS who NEVER DO ANYTHING to improve their weight problem. WE ALL know what its like to fight being over weight, I had to STARVE myself to get in and stay in the ARMY.
__________________ PCOS since age 8
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
DX 1991
Spiro since 1991
Gonna try Met one more time
You Got that Right!!! 
...........but that is how most ppl see it "as an excuse"
I totally agree 
......I've sent emails to the Oprah Show in the past asking them to do a show on PCOS.......maybe if enough of us do that they will respond....actually I'd really like to see Kate on the show
