I didn’t know where to start with tracking my journey but this is very personal!! When I say fuck PCOS, I mean it with the deepest part of my soul!! This time next year, I will be cured!!

2024/10/24 Edited to

... Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder affecting many women worldwide. It is characterized by a range of symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and difficulty with insulin regulation. In recent years, awareness and understanding of PCOS have increased significantly, leading to more accessible resources and treatment options. Many women are finding success through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, alongside medical treatments. For instance, integrating physical activity into daily routines can drastically alter the course of symptoms. Tracking progress, like activity levels and calorie burn, can be beneficial. According to latest studies, women who maintain an active lifestyle have reported improved symptoms and overall quality of life. Communities and support groups also play a crucial role in sharing personal experiences and coping strategies. Emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment can empower those affected, fostering a sense of control and community support. Let's break the stigma surrounding PCOS and encourage open discussions that can lead to a healthier future for all women.

Related posts

Things I didn’t tell my parents I did traveling 1
There’s so many activities during travel that I hold off telling my parents about until I have already done it 😂 One of those is boarding down an active volcano in Nicaragua! Cerro Negro in Nicaragua is one of the only places in the world you can board down a volcano! This is one of the craziest
TravelwithSam

TravelwithSam

1313 likes

For those who didn’t know 👀 There are books
So I’ve been seeing a lot of Practical Magic posts. Idk if it’s the algorithm or I’ve found my people. Practical Magic is my favorite movie. I have two copies on DVD for emergencies. It wasn’t until last year I thought I should check and see if there’s a book. Turns out there are FOUR. I know I was
T

T

867 likes

“DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START IN THE BIBLE?”
WHERE TO START IN THE BIBLE 🤍 Reading the Bible doesn't have to be so hard! I didn't start reading the Bible until a couple years ago and these books were so great for me when I was just starting out. I recommend starting with these books if you're just starting out : 📖 John -
ASHLEY 💖💐🎀🌸

ASHLEY 💖💐🎀🌸

60.2K likes

I didn’t know…..
Let’s be real.. WHO Knew where they’ll be when they got older? NOBODY. #Lemon8Diary #fyp #fypシ #younger #beyourself #womanhood #goddessenergy #blackgirl #lemon8community #newtolemon8
London12

London12

11 likes

Lies She Didn’t Know She Believed
Sis, let’s talk. The enemy doesn’t always come loud and obvious sometimes he creeps in quiet, slipping into your thoughts, making you question your worth, your healing, your identity. . He’ll whisper things like: “You’re doing too much…” “Resting is lazy.” “Therapy? You don’t need that.” “If
DestineByGod

DestineByGod

2565 likes

An illustration of a woman with closed eyes, featuring visible internal organs like kidneys and fiery energy in her abdomen, set against a golden geometric pattern. The image is titled '20 Hidden Truths the FBI Didn't Want You to Know: Secrets of the Human Body and Spirit' and includes Lemon8 branding.
20 Hidden Truths the FBI Didn’t Want You to Know
20 Hidden Truths the FBI Didn’t Want You to Know: Secrets of the Human Body and Spirit These cover deep spiritual findings, experimental tests, and the conclusions they supposedly came to about the human body and spirit. Let’s get into it: 1. The Pineal Gland Ain’t Just a Gland Girl, the
The Hidden Porch ©

The Hidden Porch ©

1927 likes

Vaginal hacks you MUST know
Hi besties, Back when I younger, I didn't really give my private regions much thought. I must say that I'm more attentive to my vagina than l've ever been. I think a big part of the reason is because the time has taught me that it isn't just an organ or the part of the body wh
AlexaRenatta

AlexaRenatta

17.7K likes

Where to find online courses for students 💻💡
👉🏼 There are several platforms that offer affordable or free online courses. Here are some popular options that your should have a look at! 1. Coursera: Offers a wide range of courses from universities and colleges worldwide. While some courses are free to audit, there is a fee for graded assig
Mindstudyio

Mindstudyio

1932 likes

You didn’t know the interior looked like this 😍✨💕
If you want the Guggenheim but don’t want to travel to NYC, then DC’s National Museum of the American Indian is your best bet! It mimics the interior of the Guggenheim building by Frank Loyd Wright. And it’s Freeeeeeee 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️.. just be courteous to all patrons. Also, if you are familiar with Sola
Phleeeshaa

Phleeeshaa

10 likes

Here’s why I didn’t start Digital marketing ✨
If you’re looking to get started, I have an AMAZING beginner friendly program! 🔗 is on my BYO! #digitalmarketinggirlie #digitalmarketinglifestyle #beginnermarketingtips #digitalmarketingtips #digitalmarketingtips✅ #makemarketingeasy #digitalmarketingtipsandtricks #digitalmarketin
JosieNspired

JosieNspired

5 likes

10/10 where my EOS girlies at?
The combo you didn’t know you needed! Must try. #eos #imjustagirl #purfumecombos #lemon8beauty
Shaletha

Shaletha

29 likes

🎙️Podcasts You Didn’t Know You Needed 💯
👂🏾 Places to listen; -Apple Music -Spotify -Google Podcast -Amazon Music -Audible #podcast #myfavoritepodcasts #podcasts #blackgirllemon8 #lemon8tainment
Pretty Little Pink

Pretty Little Pink

96 likes

Dehydrated skin where?!?
AD- Prep your skin to receive the rest of your skincare products with this 100% vegan formula! RE:WAKE MOIST TREATMENT is the 1st step for the skin to replenish moisture. Suitable for all skintypes but best for Dehydrated, dry and dull skin Only available on Amazon • in bio Under Toner/ Essence
Ari Robinson

Ari Robinson

36 likes

Hidden Gems You Didn’t Know Were in Houston! ✨🍋
Description: "Who says Houston isn’t full of adventure? hit up some amazing spots that’ll have you thinking, 'Is this a vacation or my backyard?' 😏 📍 Stewart Beach, Galveston: A place where the sand is hot, the sun is brighter, and somehow, seagulls still run the show. 🏖️ 📍 BAPS
Malejaaa

Malejaaa

56 likes

i didn’t even try to breastfeed 😱🫣🍼
My entire pregnancy I was determined to breastfeed. It was cheaper, it was the best thing to do, and the bonding experience. But I then changed my mind, I didn’t want to breastfeed. The main summery of why I formula fed is because I wanted to be in the best mental health possible and I wanted t
karls🖤

karls🖤

152 likes

A sunset over a body of water with boats and a dock, featuring the text overlay "THINGS I READ ON TIKTOK THAT.... that hits hard" and a Lemon8 watermark.
A black background with white text stating: "you said you loved my eyes, didn't know u would make them cry this bad." A Lemon8 watermark is at the bottom left.
A page from a book with the text: "akhira remember how we used to talk everyday? - yeah i miss that." A Lemon8 watermark is at the bottom left.
one of those days where you miss him... 💔
my heart feels so heavy. i wish i could call you right now and tell you everything. i miss you so much sorry for the sad post
maggie ʚ♡⃛ɞ

maggie ʚ♡⃛ɞ

107 likes

A blurred iPhone home screen with an iPhone icon pointing to it, displaying the title '6 iPhone Settings YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT'.
A screenshot showing a text size slider with the green text 'Adjust the text size for individual apps without affecting the whole phone'.
A screenshot of iPhone Battery Health settings, highlighting 'Optimized Battery Charging' and the text 'Extend battery lifespan by slowing charging after 80% overnight'.
6 iPhone Settings You Didn’t Know About📱✨
Your iPhone has some secret settings that can make your life so much easier! Here are 6 underrated settings you probably didn’t know about: 💬Change Text Size Per App 🤳🏾How to find it: Go to Settings → Control Center → Add Text Size → Use the toggle for specific apps 🪫Optimize Battery Chargin
QuinnStitchery✨

QuinnStitchery✨

131 likes

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW THIS EXISTED🤯
Where is this place!? 📍Harbin, China We had the best opportunity to travel to China and experience this awesome Ice & Snow Festival THAT HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR!! Feel free to follow because we will be posting EVERYTHING here! Follow @BLACK IN CHINA for more China content #travel #leomn
PassportVisionz

PassportVisionz

11 likes

A grand, historic mansion with large trees draped in Spanish moss, under a clear sky. Text overlay reads, 'I STAYED IN A HAUNTED MANSION'.
An ornate parlor inside the Hamilton-Turner Inn, featuring a large chandelier, a fireplace with a gold mirror, and two dark armchairs. Text identifies it as 'Savannah, Georgia The Hamilton-Turner Inn'.
A bright room with large windows overlooking greenery, two leather armchairs, and a small table. Text lists amenities: 'Reservations come with: daily Southern breakfast, cookies, coffee and wine all day, port & wine between 5-8pm daily'.
I stayed in a haunted mansion and didn’t know 🤮
🏨 Hamilton-Turner Inn 📍 Savannah ⭐️ 4.5/5 💸 Starting at $199/night Honestly, I was excited to stay here! My uncle told me that I had to stay at an inn if I was visiting Savannah. I did my research and learned that this was one of the top inns in the city so I booked myself a room for th
Bea

Bea

112 likes

PLACES THAT DIDN’T FEEL REAL 🏝️
You know what's cool about El Nido , Palawan ? All the tour companies follow the same structure from Tour A to D. So no matter where you book, you'll get the same choices. Each tour has its own vibe, too. It's all about what kind of adventure you're up for! TOUR B this was
Jessica ✈️ 🗺️

Jessica ✈️ 🗺️

12 likes

God didn’t bring you (US) this far to leave you.
Life has definitely been “lifying,” like it has never been “lifying” before in this lifetime! There are moments when the weight of the journey feels unbearable, and you wonder if you can keep moving forward. But in those moments, I’m reminded of this truth: God didn’t bring you this far to leave yo
Sylly  Cyri

Sylly Cyri

45 likes

Where To Start In The Bible {beginner edition}
#bible ✔️ #bibleready #knowingbible #biblegal #readbible
Laken Faulkner

Laken Faulkner

138 likes

A hand holds several seashells, including a large blue-green shell and smaller conical shells. Overlay text asks, "Did you know it's illegal to take seashells from Aruba!" with a yellow lemon icon, "Summer Story," and Lemon8 branding.
I Bet You Didn’t Know Taking Seashells is Illegal
Did you know it’s illegal to take seashells home from Aruba? 🌊 Protecting the island’s natural beauty is a priority, and that includes leaving those gorgeous shells where they belong! Next time you’re exploring Aruba’s stunning beaches, remember to snap a pic and leave the shells behind.
Regan

Regan

7 likes

A couple, with a woman kissing a man holding flowers, illustrates the title "SIGNS THAT A MAN WANTS A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP With you!" The image includes the Lemon8 logo and username.
A couple embracing, with text stating "HE OPENS UP ABOUT THE INTIMATE DETAILS OF HIS LIFE," suggesting a sign of a serious relationship. Pink heart icons are also present.
A couple sitting by the water at sunset, accompanied by text "HE MAKES PLANS IN THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU," indicating a future-oriented partner. Pink heart icons are also present.
How can you know if he is interested?
Hello friends! 🍋 Have you ever been in a relationship where you didn’t even know if it was a relationship? And then you start to questioning yourself about what you both are and if the guy is really into you? Yeah, I’ve been there… and I learned some things with that. Now, I’m happil
thamysenem

thamysenem

360 likes

I didn’t know I was addicted…
I’ll be first to admit I was straight up clueless about blood sugar balance & its effects on my body. I didn’t know it was causing me to have anxiety, irritability, mood swings, palpitations, headaches, depression & issues losing weight because I was ADDICTED to sugar. Then enter -
Britney Berkery

Britney Berkery

52 likes

A Dark Fantasy Romance You Didn’t Know You Needed
Faerie is nothing like the stories. There are no pixies or flower rings or playful sprites. Magic thrums in the air, the land beautiful but treacherous, and ruthless fae hunt the weak like sport. When Margot’s nearly captured by them—a group who seems to know exactly who she is—she’s saved by a sil
Paige Annabentleah

Paige Annabentleah

5 likes

A woman with long blonde hair lies on a white pillow, wearing a Cefaly device on her forehead and makeup. Text overlays read "Real Moments" and "why I don't post this," highlighting perceived flaws like textured skin and cracked lips.
A woman with long blonde hair stands against a plain wall, smiling slightly. An overlay states, "my face looks fat," reflecting self-critical thoughts about her appearance.
A woman with long hair sits on a bed with patterned sheets, looking down. Overlays point out perceived imperfections: "don't like my smile," "weird pose," "my toes look fat," and "my heel looks wrinkly and dry."
pics I didn’t post and why
Imagine this. ⁣⁣⁣ Someone takes a picture of you (or you take a selfie) and thoughts flood your mind. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ “Let me see it before you post it!”⁣⁣⁣ “Omg that’s so bad. Let’s take another.”⁣⁣⁣ “I am so fat.”⁣⁣⁣ “Is that what I really look like?”⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Sound familiar?⁣⁣⁣ We are all guilty o
Oxzonna Lewis

Oxzonna Lewis

5 likes

The image introduces the topic, displaying a wallet filled with US dollar bills on a soft background, with the text "WHY YOU NEED A Bare Minimum Budget" overlaid.
This image defines a bare minimum budget as the amount needed for basic expenses, stripping away non-essentials, and serving as a plan for when money gets tight.
The image explains why a bare minimum budget is a "game changer," preparing for emergencies, reducing financial stress, and helping to save faster by focusing on essentials.
The Budget You Didn’t Know You Needed 💡
Ever feel like life throws curveballs faster than you can catch them? 💸 That’s where a bare minimum budget comes in—a financial safety net for when times get tough. Here’s the deal: •It’s just your essentials—rent, groceries, utilities, minimum debt payments. •It’s your survival number to ke
Mari 🦋

Mari 🦋

808 likes

Where You At ?
Finding confidence in myself as an artist has been one of the hardest things to obtain, and even then I still struggle with wanting validation 2 years ago I got that validation with the success of both my song and its music video I-5, but quickly lost that confidence when I didn’t know how to c
Antothewayward

Antothewayward

5 likes

i took L’s so you didn’t have to
2023 has been one of the most challenging years of my adult life, and i've had to learn a lot of lessons along the way to make it through. here are the three most important lessons i learned this year. 1- it's okay to quit: i was raised in a household where quitting was not acceptable.
meezy

meezy

16 likes

A person pets a cat wearing a green bandana and bone-shaped tag. Overlay text reads 'SONGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW WERE ABOUT RELIGION' and 'SWIPE' with an arrow, indicating a cover image.
A Spotify interface displays the song 'You Are Enough' by Sleeping At Last • Atlas: I, with options to shuffle, repeat, add to queue, like, or add to playlist.
A Spotify interface displays the song 'Oak Trees' by Daniel Nunnelee, with options to shuffle, repeat, add to queue, or add to playlist.
Songs You Probably Didn’t know Were About Religion
A few songs here that I listen to but have really paid attention to the lyrics, and realized, hey these may be about Jesus! 𖠋✞ ✨ You Are Enough ✨ This songs been around a bit, even popular on TikTok. I specifically think this is about religion and Jesus because it says “you’re enough so we let
Gracie! •ᴗ• ✞

Gracie! •ᴗ• ✞

10 likes

Title: “Stand Where the Earth Ends”
Title: “Stand Where the Earth Ends” Sometimes you have to get to the edge of everything you know to discover the strength you didn’t know you had. Like cliffs kissed by the ocean, beauty forms where pressure meets peace. Keep climbing—your view is coming. #EdgeOfGreatness #NatureInspires
The Quotes Page

The Quotes Page

603 likes

Why I Didn’t See Progress(And What I Learned!)
I know how frustrating it can feel when you’ve been eating healthy and sticking to a routine, but the scale doesn’t seem to budge. Trust me, I’ve been there! After a week of restriction, I was feeling a bit discouraged, but I took a step back and realized a few things that helped me refocus and kee
Nicole🍒

Nicole🍒

15 likes

See more