Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that I struggle with daily.  PCOS is a hormonal disorder that effects many women and is a major cause of female infertility.  Here is a list of some of the most common symptoms associated with PCOS:

• Acne.
• Weight gain and trouble losing weight.
• Extra hair on the face and body.
• Thinning hair on the scalp.
• Irregular periods.
• Fertility problems.

Yes they can be very embarrassing symptoms.  After I stopped taking my birth control pills (trying to get pregnant), I started getting some of the symptoms.  It seemed like I gained 40lbs overnight.  I started having really oily skin and horrible, painful acne.  I actually didn’t have my period for 6 months.  It was really scary.  I didn’t understand what was going on with me.  After being basically waved of by my doctor, I went to a specialist and found out what was wrong with me.

The best ‘treatment’ of PCOS (in my situation) was to lose weight.  So far I have lost 36lbs.  And my cycle is getting back on track, YEA!  I still have some acne problems here and there…but my symptoms have lessened greatly.  I’m excited to continue on my weight loss journey and glad that I have somewhere to go to talk about it!

Life’s a journey not a destination ~ Aerosmith