haireverywhere

Hi Everyone,

Hope no one minds if I have a pity party today. I was Dx. at age 13 and am now almost-ugh-40. At that time I was told I wouldn't be able to have children without going through infert. tx. In my early 20's I was on bc for a while then stopped-no ins. After all this time I am accepting of the fact I will not have children and am ok with it.

I haven't had any type of tx for pcos since that time and am doubtfull there's any tx to be had for a "bearded lady" which I most definitely am.

I know I have been blessed in my life-I own my own home--well me and the mortgage co. that is--am gainfully employed and the biggest blessing of all is I am a born again Christian active in my church.

What could I possibly have to complain about??

It's the knowledge that no man on this earth could love a bearded, hairy, overweight lady. Oh sure, if I wanted to just have sex I probably could but that's not what I want. I want the whole ball of wax...love,commitment,marriage.

I am almost 40....and not at all where I thought I'd be at this age.
When I was young and naive I thought I'd be married with children by now, not hopelessly single and alone.

I have not found a man yet that is attracted to me-well there was that one time in my early 20's--it lasted a whole 6 mo...but that's another story...

The hair on my face is horrible. It is NOT an exaggeration when I say I have a full,dark,heavy beard. I HAVE to shave AT LEAST twice a day. When I'm at work I go into the bathroom stall do a quick shave over my chin-though my entire face needs it-then re-apply the make up which I can not do without!! Thank goodness for Durma Blend--although it doesn't completely hide the "shadow" which is very dark it does cover it better than regular make up.

Of course, I also have long,dark,thick body hair EVERYWHERE else-no hairless area on me-no such luck. At least I can cover those areas up with clothing.

If I were another type of person I'd have a sex change operation to go completely male,but I am "happily" straight.

Sorry this is so long-just needed to vent I guess. No one can really understand what pcos does to a woman unless she's going through it also.


Thanks for being here and listening.

Jeri

CarolinaKitty

Hey Jeri,

Sorry to hear about your situation. I'm also a hairy monster . Thankfully, I found out about laser hair treatment, electrolysis, and medication- the hair dye works but it's a last resort. If you can get your hormones at a reasonably balanced level with drugs like metformine or birth control pills, you can have the hair taken care of by the laser or electrolysis. It's a long process, but it's better than shaving in my opinion.
I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone and that we're here for you. Also, there is a thread called "Single Cysters? You're not alone!" that's in the "Getting to know you" forum. You'll find plenty of single cysters there to share and find support among.

Hope to see you soon,
CarolinaKitty

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