Let’s face it. If you have PCOS you are probably familiar with the annoying facial hair removal battle. Facial hair removal issues can be time consuming and increase levels of social anxiety. Following a routine can help alleviate negative consequences. Keep reading to find out how you can avoid painful and embarrassing ingrown hairs. Hirsutism is excessive male-patterned hair growth caused by imbalanced hormones (excessive androgens) and a very common symptom of PCOS. In this article, we’ll discuss how to avoid painful ingrown hairs which can be a result of facial hair removal attempts ..read more

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the future? Are you uneasy, nervous, or in a panic? If this sounds familiar, you might be suffering from anxiety. Keep reading to learn 4 strategies to cope with anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US and studies have shown that women with PCOS deal with anxiety symptoms at a higher occurrence than women without PCOS. Being vocal about my struggle with anxiety has helped me connect with other Cysters and cope with my symptoms. Today I’m sharing 4 effective strategies that I use to cope with anxiety. You c ..read more