got a beard to rival my husbands at the moment!
Bit different but I got a Philips IPL machine in Black Friday sales a few years ago. I’ve used it on my top lip, underarms, chin and various other areas. It takes a bit of dedication as you need to use it once every 2 weeks at first but once the hair has reduced or stopped you can do touch ups at longer intervals to keep things at bay.
There was no difference for me, I craved sugar a little less but that was it. I know it helps others though x
It really worked for me as was prescribed it o help with fertility. Within three months I had regular periods, lost weight and got pregnant in less than a year so it really helped me. Post pregnancy I went back on it, really focused on diet and exercise and got pregnant a second time and at my scan the person mentioned there were no cysts on my ovaries. During my c-section on my first the doctor commented on many cysts were on my left ovary so over the years I’ve managed to help my PCOS a lot but required metformin, a DF, GF diet plus walking everyday. Good luck and hope it works out for you
I second the Philips IPL machine, I got mine 4 years ago and have used it on and off, I never used it past the first touch up treatments (just laziness lol), however I definitely noticed a difference in terms of speed of regrowth, how much hair grew back etc. In fact 2 years after I stopped using it my legs were still quite patchy in some areas with no hair growing at all.
and didn't want to have to shell out to get it lasered professionally. I've only done 2 sessions so far and have seen a massive difference - it's growing back much, much slower and there seems to be a lot less hair too! Can't wait to see my results when I only have to do touch ups!
So I had a similar experience. I spoke to a doctor about help with my PCOS symptoms such as facial hair and weight etc and she offered me slimming world vouchers. I was really offended as I had just explained that I don’t need educating in nutrition and that I have an issue as weight is harder to lose and I was annoyed that I can’t get help with my facial hair (similar issue as to do with hormones) anyway I put a complaint in about how she dealt with me and then my next app was wirh a partner GP where they prescribed Metformin. The second time I had it prescribed I argued with the GP and he eventually prescribed it to me. Maybe to shut me up
I have issues with insulin resistance so I would just suggest getting a blood test if you haven’t already
. I’ve also noticed some changes to my period which aren’t ideal. I now get spotting a few days before and the first day of my period starts with a lot of ‘old’ blood and then is a lot heavier compared to what it used to be. I’ve bled through tampons and filled pads after only a few hours. However days 2, 3 and occasionally when I have a 4th day are back to normal and light like they used to be. I’m the exact sameMy period is totally kicking my arse today. I have no energy to do anything and have literally lay on the sofa since waking up this morning
The changes could well be stress related as I am under a lot of stress at work and some in my personal life. I just hate the inconsistency and not knowing how my period is going to be. My cycle also ranges from 30 days to 37 days (since I started recording at the beginning of the year) so it’s a bit hard to know when it’s gonna come or not.
Sometimes I think ‘duck this’ and am so tempted to go back on the pill!
it’s just the worst!!
Sounds very much like PCOS. GPs are useless. I’ve taught myself everything I know about PCOS and IR.
