honestly, Im not a doctor, so I cant give you all the advice you need. But from my experience, and that of my cousins, I can tell you what I think.
For laser hair removal, everyone is right, without getting your hormones balanced, you wont see the results you want, especially in places like your face. I have started full body laser, my legs have gotten really good results, and so has my bikini area. I had done laser 2 times before on my face (7 sessions each time), and the hair on my face was still really bad. I am doing it again now, with my full body, but I am still in the process (have only had 3 sessions so far), and so far its pretty good, but I cant tell you for sure. I think that is something to talk to your doctor about.
Because I am not trying to get pregnant, the doctor will not prescribe metformin or Clomid. I started doing my own research, and found a herb called “Vitex”, it is also called “Chasteberry”. this is all natural, and you can buy it in most health food stores (I live in Canada, so its readily available here). This is a natural product, and its supposed to help regulate hormones/period/pms symptons. I have been taking it for about 2.5 months now, but it usually takes about 3 months to fully take effect. However, I have already noticed a difference. Before, I wouldnt know when to expect my period, but now it has become more regular, and my cycle is getting shorter as well (before it was anywhere from 32-46 days). Now it is 33 days, but I can count on it coming after 33 days, and who knows, if I take it for 3 more months, maybe it will get even shorter. You can only take Vitex for 18 months straight, before you have to stop and take a break for a few months. DO NOT TAKE IT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT!!!
My cousin is trying to get pregnant. She was on clomid, but it did not help her. Now she is taking Metformin, and her periods are becoming more regular, and she is losing weight as well (having a healthy weight is very important if you have PCOS).
I think one of the best things for PCOS, is to work out 5-6 days a week (even just a walk around the neighbourhood). And try not to eat too much sweets/rice/white bread. I know this is hard, because our pakistani kanaa is based on rice and roti. But do try to have lots of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, and exercise whenever you can. this really does help in balancing hormones. I have started more regular exercise, and I have lost a little bit of weight so far, and also with taking Vitex, my period is becoming more regular. As for the hair, Im counting on laser hair removal…I can give you more updates after each session that I have.
I hope that helps!
Thanks!! It is always good to hear from a “normal” person as opposed to a doctor. I am trying the healthy diet but I realized I can give up most things except for bread lol Do update with your laser hair removal results if you can
