u/chareeblossoms

I've been diagnosed with PCOS since September 2024.

I didn't get my period for 3 months and then by May 28, I got it and it hasn't stopped since. The blood flow is light, but there's a lot of big, blood clots. Yesterday, there's CBC and ultrasound done to me. The doctor assured me that it's preferable for me to shed blood clots rather than blood flowing like a dam.

During the consultation, I've mentioned that my periods have been painful and it disables my daily routine for a day or two. She prescribed me Dienogest that will treat endometriosis. Here's the catch, her only diagnosis is PCOS/PMOS but endo? Not official. Although I get that it is due to my thickened uterine lining, she wants me to take this.

However, my experience with hormonal pills is really bad. My PCOS/PMOS symptoms worsened because of pills. Now I have to take them again but a different kind. She also prescribed me Calcium Carbonate because apparently it can mess up with bone density too.

I wanted to proceed with stopping the bleeding with Tranexamic Acid 500mg, then take inositol + metformin together. That is along with diet changes and increase in physical activities like walking.

Can I ask for your insight regarding my situation? Or if you can recommend me some supplements, I'd really appreciate that. Thanks!

When you're in the middle of a conversation and you feel your social battery entering power saving mode, how do you exit the situation without sounding like a jerk? I'll go first.

There is one time that I'm talking to my ex-bff and I got tired of our conversation. Fortunately, my mother and younger sister are near, so I quickly mute myself, then told them to pretend that they are asking for me. I didn't even remember the excuse, but we made it seem like it's urgent. And they actually bought it lol

So, what's yours? Please share in the replies especially for in-person conversations. Somebody (including me) might use it next time.

Yung kapag nakita nyo na nag-uumpisa na bumuhos ang ulan, lumalamig na ang simoy ng hangin, tapos kapag malakas-lakas mapapa-jacket ka na. Anong unang kanta yung pinapatugtog mo sa playlist mo?

What’s an embarrassing moment you’ve had as an introvert that still makes you physically cringe whenever you remember it?

I don't want answers like waving back at someone who wasn't actually waving at you. Let’s talk about the moments that live rent‑free in your head and make you wanna scream into a pillow every time they resurface. The ones that make you wanna rage‑quit life like it’s a bad video game. Spill the tea besties. What’s your ultimate cringe memory?"