Hey everyone! When I was 17, I first learned that I had PCOS following a second surgery to remove cysts from my ovaries (my first was 18 months before) and it was all pretty new to me back then. I struggled with the typical symptoms: irregular periods and unwanted hair growth, though, luckily, no weight issues initially. But after starting various medications, I noticed my weight began to slowly increase. In my 20s with PCOS Fast forward a bit, and I found myself rushing to the ER with what was thought to be appendicitis, but turned out to be a burst cyst. After recovering from another surgery, which included both appendix and cyst removal, my journey with weight challenges really began. Seeking better control, I switched doctors and got referred to a diet clinic. This place was strict—meticulous calorie counts and thrice-weekly check-ins—but it worked! I shed the weight, ditched the meds, and for the first time, my periods started evening out. Having a baby with PCOS In my late 20s, d...