PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome *MADE SIMPLE*

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome impacts one in ten women. PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a commonly asked about condition at the OB/GYN office.
In this brief video PA Taylore discusses PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome, how its diagnosed, the symptoms of PCOS, and PCOS treatments.
*Disclaimer: This video is not meant to treat, diagnose, or provide as a medical treatment for PCOS.
PCOS can be managed with medications and lifestyle modification. If you feel you are suffering from PCOS, aka polycystic ovarian syndrome, speak with your OB/GYN today.
PCOS looks different for everyone. In this brief video PA Taylore explains some of the myths about PCOS and some of the facts surrounding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Understanding PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome does not need to be complex.

[@mdstonestreet]

This was super educational for people to understand what women go through! I myself suffer from PCOS and learned a lot from this video!

[@joselleroberts6898]

This is so helpful, where are you located because you seem to know more than my obgyn

[@hagrad2010]

Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed a month ago and I have been so lost. You have really educated me to understand. Thank you 😊

[@tegantuffnell2956]

I wish I had this information around when I got Diagnosed with Pcos. You explained everything so well. This will help so many women understand more.

[@ELl_e..3]

Very helpful! Thank you. What advice for someone with pcos/ depression? Depression making it hard to stay on track with all the steps to keep pcos symptoms under control

[@astotts7665]

I hope she answers this!

[@dyj25681]

Hope she answers this question, I’m on the same boat 🥺

[@bryannarice2752]

I hope she answers as well

[@Gilliebeany]

I'm struggling with the same, and my ADHD makes me seek sugar like crazy

[@kristynpalos5107]

Please make an treatment video for PCOS and also abnormal vaginal bleeding 🖤

[@jamiemoore8346]

Please do a video on PCOS and hysterectomy. What will it do or not do for women with PCOS. Thank you.

[@Bunni0221]

I have PCOS and yes i do want to get pregnant my husband and I have been trying I’ve made a lifestyle change I diet and started metformin I have an appointment in a few weeks I’m so glad I watched the video to understand no I’m not wanting to be on BC because I am wanting to get pregnant that’s why I didn’t seek help I had no idea I could be on something other then BC

[@HavenSaved]

I need a lady doctor in St. Charles county MO. I have PCOS and haven’t been to the lady doctor since 2012.

[@sylviaalysha]

Very helpful looking forward for part 2!

[@emu2302]

In the last year I went from having normal and regular periods to having no period for months, then in Nov/dec I had 2 long, heavy periods with only a week or so in between. And I haven’t had a period since then. The facial hair growth and acne have also been very uncontrollable. This video has encouraged me to finally make that drs appt I’ve been putting off. Thank you!

[@margaritavargas1976]

Thank you so much for this video ! It was so helpful. I have struggled from PCOS for many years now.

[@rosacordova1384]

Im glad i came across this video i have pcos and have had since i was 14 now 35 I've been on so much medications and nothing has helped can't get pregnant have nearly almost no periods I've seen so many doctors everything please help ...

[@1991cycy]

Wow thank u for sharing this information. I was of birth control and didn’t wanted anymore. I went one year without a period, after that it started to come after 6 months, then 3 months, now everything 40 days. I’m doing a lot of visits to the gynecologist, but he never explained it so good to me. I also started gaining weight after i quit the pill and was a little bit despaired but through it was because of my crazy lifestyle. It will be really good to know what can someone do about this without going on birth control again.

[@yanivelgomez]

Wow thank you for this video Taylor. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. It was super informative, I can’t wait for the deep dive video. Honestly i really loved it. Thank you for shedding light on this ❣️

[@stylebyreags]

VERY HELPFUL my obgyn never went this deep into the whys and hows.

[@Itsallwhyte]

I was diagnosed 15 years ago and you have taught me so much! Thank you for this video. I was also diagnosed with Adenomyosis, I wondered if you could do a video on that too.

[@raqueshacrossley1694]

Thank you so much for this video

[@butiphulamazon]

I would like more info on this. Especially the infertility portion.

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Ive spent over an hour now talking to others in the comments. And one i just made is VERY in detail about infertility and where to start, etc. If youd like to read up feel free. :) i have a ton of knowledge about this stuff so if you have any questions after reading up down below yiu just ask away and I'll answer the best i can! :) And also PLEASE join at least 2 PCOS support groups on FB if possible. Theyre filled with SO much info. Half the time you don't even have to comment, most things have been asked by fellow "cysters" and you'll see what you want to know alresdy been discussed and answered in detail in the comments.

[@countryatheart722]

This was very helpful, thank you! Could you please do a video about managing the androgenic side effects?

[@adeleali3466]

Amazing 🤩

[@kiairb5521]

This was helpful. My OB isn’t available so I seen her nurse practitioner when I was diagnosed with pcos in January I told them I was trying to conceive but they put me on birth control anyways for 90 days... ( I’m almost at my 90 day mark ) I’ve found so many supplements to take to help with my ovary health and insulin resistance as well... the hardest part for me is knowing what to eat ... and I’m still always tired ... I try to go to the gym as well...

[@ashfaw777]

What supplements do you use for the insulin and Pms id love to know

[@LKH-f9f]

Have you had your iron level checked or thyroid?

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Get a blood test ordered asap! It'll be able to test for several things that could be causing that. Low iron, thyroid issues, or one of the most common actually... Vitamin D deficiency! Most people never hear about that one but its SO common and can make SUCH a difference when helped. :) Also! With any diet you have to be VERY careful. If you're dieting AND going to the gym? Then you're expending a LOT of energy from your body. You MUST intake a lot to burn that much. Meats (I stick to lean meats like turkey and chicken) are a huge source of energy to help keep you full and energized. :) and if you're doing a no meat diet look into high protein since youre working out. Your problem could truly be as simple as not getting enough in to out out. Many people make the mistake of calorie counting too hard when calories in the face of sugars, proteins, etc mean next to nothing as long as you're active. So start with a full bloodwork lookover and check your levels and your thyroid. And if its not that maybe look into your diet and change it up a bit to include or exclude some things. Diets aren't everyone friendly. Every body is different and so is every situation. If you are experiencing issues due to your diet, it just may not be the right diet for you and you may need to do some tweaking.

[@jennahuffman9830]

This was so informal! Thank you!

[@wannabecargirl2497]

I just got diagnosed with this after going to doctors for 6 years. I suffer from bad anxiety/depression and im scared the birth control they put me on will make it worse...☹️

[@shannabough3408]

I was diagnosed I want to say about 5 years ago and I have the weight gain (no matter how much I exercise or diet I won’t lose weight) I had the Nexplanon for 3 years and was told I could get infertile with it so I stopped. My hair has thinned so much I can see through to my scalp. I’m not quite sure what to do…

[@jenniferlheureux2153]

I would like information to help me lose weight and not have inflammation.

[@elianataveras2928]

Thank you so much for this video so much info currently going through this now 🥺🤧

[@guiselanavarrete594]

Thank you for this.

[@camyrnmcmillian1081]

You did sooo good explaining everything!

[@briannasida6113]

I have pcos and it’s very hard for me to conceive. Do you have any tips?

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Hey! Sorry im not who you hoped to reply but hopefully i can help. :) So first of all if you're on FB, join at least 2 PCOS support groups! They are AMAZING. Filled with support, information, tips and tricks, etc. Anything you need they have it. With conception unfortunately its hard because it differs person to person. It depends on why YOU are having trouble concieveing specifically. Irregular periods, bad diet, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, not ovulating, etc. So your first step should be to get a blood pannel done ordered by your gyno. You go see them and tell them you're trying to concieve (aka TTC). They order the tests and find YOUR specific issue. Snd you kinda go from there. Most women's issue is not ovulating. Simple. If you get a period but don't ovulate you can always pasty resort to ovulation shots and then ovulation tracking with that. Most women get pregnant within 1-5 doses which is within a year or so! :) you must ovulation track to concieve because you'll only get pregnant in your fertile window. Best chance of course ON your ovulation day. Typically about 2 weeks from your last period. Tracking at home is easy once you get it down too. Theres a box of more than 60 tests online for like $20 if you're sure you ovulate because PCOS women are notorious for the test not tracking properly for them even when they seem they're working. But you can check your Basal Body Temp (BBT) with cheap thermometers online. And track your cervical mucus changes. And when its all lining up and all signs point to ovulation? Every OTHER day you TTC. Not every day, that can actually make it harder because the sperm havent had time to recuperate. :) If everything is seeming to add up on your end and you're still unable, make sure to get your partners sperm tested! Thats an important step and honesttly if I were you id get that done early just to rule it out. :) get your blood work and his sperm work. Also treat your body right! Better diet, no bad habits, and if you're trying and checking ovulation? Take prenatals. They out your body in a good spot to be when conceiving. I hope all this helped you start somewhere! I wish you well on this journey "cyster." And if you habe any questions you feel free to ask away! :) baby dust to you!

[@MelanieChristineRose]

This was super helpful! Thanks babe!

[@Gilliebeany]

I'm so confused. I'm 32, my periods have always sucked but they do seem to have gotten worse with more pain (debilitating) as I get older. I feel like my gyno is gaslighting me. She told me my pain could only be explained by dysmenorrhea. She did a vaginal ultrasound and listed uteran and ovarian cysts and fibroids. I have very consistent periods every month, and have to call out of work for them. When they are inconsistent it's not skipping months, it'll be a week difference at most. I've noticed my hair thinning, weight gain and difficulty losing weight. She told me having children would fix it, but I'm not planning to have kids. I three BC because at my weight I'mn afraid of Blood clots and I usually get major mood issues with BC, but now I'm thinking I should take it. At this point I'll do anything to manage the pain and to lose this weight I never used to have. I was told that because my periods were always painful that PCOS is not causing the pain now and that I can't have Endo (which confuses me, wouldn't they have seen it while they were looking for PCOS?) . Also my biological mother and sister both had endometriosis and Ando , and both had hysterectomies by 35. I was still told I probably didn't have Endo. Nothing about metformin was mentioned. Maybe this is because I didn't do a blood test? Would progesterone BC help me grow my hair back and lose weight? Would my periods hurt less or is it better to just skip them? After all that, on my actual medical records they wrote that I have pcos. So I'm just lost. Is a hysterectomy a reasonable solution at my age? Or are the side effects not worth it?

[@dustythompson1687]

Hello I suffer from pcos and I'm trying to lose weight but dont know really what foods I'm suppose to be eating to help with losing weight..my gyno told me a diabetic diet but I dont even know where to start and I'm struggle really bad with pcos...help please!!

[@reneegarcia-delgadillo2961]

I've started following the Facebook group PCOS Diet Support & 30 Day Challenge. The newest challenge (free) just started Friday, but there's still time to sign up. She gives lots of information on eating for PCOS. I find it practically impossible to lose weight, but I've followed the guiding principala of no gluten, no dairy, no soy, no caffeine, and no sugar and have lost around 25 pounds in the past 9 weeks. It's really like she said in the video not eating foods that can lead to more inflammation in the body. Carb are not bad for you. It's just eating the right carbs.

[@MsLadybug512]

Thank you! I believe this is what I have but doctors disagree after looking at me (my weight and have a daughter). I'm now on month 3 since my last period.

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Get a new doctor IMMEDIATELY. Any doctor who only looks at your weight and fertility and say you dont have it are absolutely not good. It takes ultrasound, and blood work to test for. There are MANY smaller women with PCOS just as well as bigger women. Many PCOS women had 0 clue for many years they had it because they easily conceived as well. So please get a new doctor IMMEDIATELY to find out for sure. Best of luck!

[@amazecat6213]

Do the multiple immature follicles “spend” the eggs faster than normal?

[@SafePecan]

I was diagnosed with pcos about 12 years ago because of the first two criteria, but my ultrasound didn’t show anything abnormal. I also didn’t have any problems getting pregnant. I did have the irregular/absent period, hair growth, weight gain, acne. I went on the pill, then stopped the pill and was pregnant two weeks later.

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Typically one thing they look for in the ultraosunds is what they call the "string of pearls" which is a string of varying sizes of those little "cysts" mentioned in this video. Not everyone will have them. And its not super uncommon for some women to just not suffer from that part. But pco is another condition where women JUST get the cysts. PCOS varies because its the SYNDROME. Meaning all the OTHER stuff as well that comes with it. The acne, body hair, weight gain, irregular periods, hormonal issues, etc. :) hope this maybe helped you understand your SPECIFICS a bit more. And maybe i can help answer anything else. Also, my personal advice is to join at least 2 PCOS support groups on FB. They are so immensely helpful its unreal. They give so much information and are always able to help with questions as well. :3

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Oh and also most likely the reason you suffer from the PCOS issues you do is due to abnormal hormone issues, not the cysts themselves. :) which is why it may have been easier for you to get pregnant. Starting and stopping BC can make normal women very fertile, and your ovulation days are about 2 weeks after your period anyways. So its not uncommon for most women to get pregnant shortly after stopping their BC! It regulated your hormones, which probably made your body prime fertile grounds. :3 hence gettinf pregnant so easily after stopping the BC.

[@stephanymejia9532]

I had surgery 3 years ago and my problem is that I can be without my period for 3 months but when I get it it can last for up to 3 months as well what can I do ? I’ve been on birth control but it makes me depressed and I’m trying to get pregnant.

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

I have PCOS and unfortunately am struggling a lot with my doctor. Im in such a small area and hes the best around here. :( but yet he seems to know 0 about PCOS. He forced me to lose weight before i could even TALK to him about fertility stuff and trying to concieve. :/ he put me on a medicine I later found out may be making it HARDER to concieve. Im upset, im terrified, and i just dont know what to do anymore. :(

[@jocelynoliveros5340]

I’m confused? I have pcos and I have the unwanted hair growth plus weight gain but I have normal period and I am ovulating? How is that even possible? I’m also ttc.

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

How are you tracking your ovulation? Have you actually had the doc check your blood levels and ensure youre ovulating? Or are you using ovulation testing sticks?

[@jocelynoliveros5340]

@@yourlovelynightmare1 I’m using ovulation sticks and reading my own cm.

[@jocelynoliveros5340]

When I was diagnosed my doctor did see that I was about to ovulate or I did ovulate with a vaginal ultrasound .

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

@@jocelynoliveros5340 the sticks are unfortunately notoriously inaccurate for women with PCOS. Even when they seem like theyre working, they have a tendency to be lying or not properly tracking the ammount of LH. Do you use an app like premom that tells you a number with the stick? Or just checking to see if the line is dark? You can have false or fake ovulation and tracking it can be really hard. Im really not sure how they check for ovulation with an internal ultrasound. Thats strange. Ask them for a blood pannel. That tells you your level of LH. Which will tell you 1. If you are indeed ovulating. And 2. If that ovulation is actually a good enough LH level to concieve. Because not all ovulations are good enough LH level to actually concieve. Hope this is helpful.

[@bellablood3118]

Very informative! I have been on birth control for two years and I hate it so much. I want to stop it. What do I do? I want to naturally regulate my period.

[@jaydenicoleedwards6436]

I am type 1 diabetic, normal weight, have irregular periods and my dr mentioned pcos but didn't do anything to help me be diagnosed or any real understanding what shouod i do? I'm in Australia and unsure if I should get a new Dr

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

I had a similar issue. Was diagnosed at 16 and then got no info. I was scared, confused, and had no clue where to start. First off yes, get a new dr if your Dr seems to be unresponsive about the PCOS issue. The ONLY way i got ANY more info was by switching docs. She immediately was like yeah lets run our tests and make sure you have it. Did some blood work, an unltrasound and bam. Definitely still had it at 20. So then she said ok no periods? Lets force you to have one see how that goes. Did more blood work before, then had the period and came back in 2 weeks to see if i would naturally ovualte. I didn't and she said ok so we're gonna keep you on these meds til youre ready to concieve, then go from there. Gave me all the info i needed about ovulation shots, etc. But a HUGE ammount of help for me personally when i had to move away from her? PCOS groups on FB! :) seriously, get in at least 2 of them. You'll learn SO much. About medications, common issues, TTC, what you should be asking for, etc.

[@lupitatrujillo8962]

Hi this was very helpful! I have pcos and I have been trying to conceive for about 2 and half years but no luck yet. I do have a 5 years so I thank god everyday for him❤️ I am also on metformin I have been on it for almost 2 years and I feel like it has helped me but I just wish I could get pregnant again that’s all I pray and wish for to give a sibling to my baby but I know for willing it will happen soon❤️

[@astotts7665]

Good luck to you! I was in the same boat. I had to take a pill that made me ovulate and eventually it worked...I had my second child, now I have 3!! Baby dust ✨to you!

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

First off baby dust to you!

[@danamartel5621]

Can you be my obgyn lol learned so much today! With this can you also get consistent bleeding like almost a month? Or is that more associated with cysts on the ovaries? If you have cysts do you get the same symptoms, facial hair, hair loss etc?

[@sophiadominguez9199]

I have PCOS and also Factor IV Liden, so it’s tricky when it comes to birth control. Any advice?

[@kaylalafreniere863]

Can you do a video on pelvic inflammatory disease? I’ve been trying to get pregnant for going on 7 months, but I’m thinking I have PID. Or something else. I started taking probiotics to keep a healthy PH because my PH stays off and it causes me to have BV literally all the time, how can I completely get rid of it? I drank cranberry take vitamins, cleanse naturally, I just want a baby. I don’t have insurance so I can’t go have exams done.

[@astotts7665]

What’s BV?

[@emmarie7352]

Here from pcos TikTok 🌈🤍

[@surgicalfield9341]

HELLOW

[@korenshannon5820]

I was diagnosed recently, I’m 20 right now, I have my period almost regularly. I’ve already had 1 surgery but the pain still continues in the pelvic region mimicking cramps. And I can’t seem to get pregnant at all.

[@winifrednaaayeleyarmah3327]

You had a surgery? I'm curious, could you tell me what it was for?

[@shubhkaler9431]

mam how much pain exam

[@Hend95]

So u have to have hight testosterone level to start with metformin? If its normal u dont need. And the treatment is only hormonal pills. What the different between pco and pocs?

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Pco vs pcos is super simple. Pco is when you just have the little "cysts" in your ovaries, or actual cysts on them. Pcos however is the whole shoop shebang so to speak. The hormonal issues, the not ovulating, irregular periods, etc. Pco is easier to clear up and less serious. My sister had pco and she never had any issues past like 16 because she got and stayed on birth control and it caused them to go away and they just never came back. :)

[@Hend95]

@@yourlovelynightmare1 thank you! I dont know if i have pcos or pco. I am going to check with my doctor. ☺️

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

@@Hend95 no problem! :) i love to share what i know and help women out with this topic. Its so untalked about and so mistreated so it leaves so many confused and i like to be able to help them feel more in control and knowledgeable about their own condition they SHOULD be able to know about.

[@lauramorkunaite8114]

Hi i have PCOS please where are you based?

[@ezracortinas9462]

I haven’t had my period going on almost 5 years my doctor had given me birth control and metformin twice already to see if it would help me start my cycle and I still haven’t started what should I do or tell her???

[@lisakusi8921]

Hi I’m Lisa And I’m from Ghana I’ve been experiencing a yellowish discharge from my vagina and it really smells but the discharge doesn’t itch.I visited the gynecologist and he gave me antibiotics but they didn’t work.and I’m still experiencing this smelly light yellowish discharge with bad odor .can you please help me out with what causes it and how I can cure this because I’m really suffering. I hope to hear from you soon

[@yourlovelynightmare1]

Hi Lisa! Just a quick pop in here to maybe give you some help. It honestly sounds like you could have an STI. Possibly something simple like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), or Chlamydia. Neither are as scary as they sound nor are they shameful. You should get tested for STI's first and foremost and go from there. Most STI's are easily curable and will only take a small round of medicine to clear up and you will be free of this suffering. :) best of luck to you, dear.

[@astotts7665]

So how long should someone take BC to regulate their cycle? I’m almost 40, I have 3 kids, and I don’t want anymore. How long can I safely take BC for my PCOS?

[@surgicalfield9341]

May i want to contact with you

[@carolhicks9652]

Someone told me that’s some drs put women on the Murana birth control,that are ttc and having a hard time. When they take it out, they say you are really fertile. Anyways, I have pcos, regular periods but weight gain, facial hair, infertility. It’s annoying! Blood tests confirmed irregular ovulation. I had been through 3 rounds of clomid then took off a couple of months and ended up pregnant with my daughter a few months later on my own. It was a complete surprise! I was way overweight when I had her. When she was 2 I lost 75 lbs, and I was hoping that would jump start my ovulation since I got healthy, but nope, she’s 8 now and still do not ovulate. I just wish there was a cure for this crap!

[@shuronjerome]

Is there a way to just increase the FSH?

[@sofieengelschion]

Hey! Thanks for this video. I am 20 years old and I got diagnosed with Pcos in June and have been going on birth control because of this for 6 months but I react really bad on it. I am really emotional all the time and genuinely feeling unwell. I have always been going on some sort of birth control but I stopped for two years and honestly I felt a lot better. But then I started to not have my period and got it checked. So what can I do now? I really don't like to go on any type of birth control because of all the hormonal effects but is that the only way?

[@beckytaylor1886]

I was bleeding for months at a time when I got diagnosed. I immediately went on mirena. Last month I went to my doctor w/ questions because i dont want to be on birth control & want to conceive. She said w/o the bc i would still bleed uncontrollably. Asked for a progesterone supplement. She said it would regulate my period. How is that so I'm so confused

[@jalenahunter3945]

Yeah I need answers on how to control the bleeding if our bodies are so reliant on the bc? Like how will we ever get pregnant if we can’t stop bleeding

[@beckytaylor1886]

@@jalenahunter3945 That's my question exactly & its frustrating because I do want to have a baby. But I dont want to go back to bleeding for a long period of time

[@gorda18able]

I have high blood pressure and they want me to be on birth control and I want to have a baby but I guess I’ll just do the birth control because I’ve been bleeding for months now

[@reneegarcia-delgadillo2961]

Ask about the mini pill. I have high BP too, so my doc said it wasn't advisable to take a combination pill. The mini pill has progestin only which is the man made form of progesterone.

[@lilvilla3]

Can you develop pcos after having a child ?

[@sexyguera2010]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful! I suffer from PCOS and am really trying to conceive this year. What state do you work out of?

[@surgicalfield9341]

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[@surgicalfield9341]

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