I need advice from women with PCOS

I’d like to hear from other women that struggle with PCOS. I know that it affects all women differently. For me, I’ve had struggles with fertility and having a normal cycle. Here is another struggle that I think could be caused by my PCOS. I have a very low sex drive. If my partner doesn’t initiate it, we’d likely never have sex because I don’t care to. I absolutely adore him and being attracted to him is unquestionable. Once we’re started, there’s no issue, I just don’t care to initiate it and I know that it makes him feel that I’m not attracted to him or that he doesn’t turn me on and I don’t want him to feel that way. Could PCOS be the cause behind this? Of course, I know that I should talk to my doctor about this. I have an appointment coming up and could mention it but I just feel so uncomfortable/ embarrassed talking to a random man about this and almost ashamed to even have to mention it. And even if I have a hormonal imbalance and there’s medication that I could take, I’m breastfeeding and would possibly have to hold off until I’m done. So I’m just looking for advice from someone that has been in a similar situation and if there’s anything you did that helped, without medication. Thanks in advance.

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Help a mama out and respond anonymously on our forum. I need advice from women with PCOS

It could be hormonal for sure. Check into “Balance” by Alain nutrition. Best vitamin! And it’s supposed to help balance hormones.

PCOS could cause that but so could being post pregnancy and breastfeeding. All three involve changes in hormones from the norm. If you don’t want to talk to a male about it try to find a female doctor, PA or nurse practitioner. I’m sure they’ve all heard it before.

I have pcos. And have dealt with it all. Feel free to pm me if you so desire

I suffer from PCOS & have from my teen years ( I’m now 46). I can’t say for sure because in my younger years I don’t feel I had a low sex drive. I was never able to have biological children. When it changed for me was after I had a partial hysterectomy. For me I think it’s a combination of hormones (PCOS as well as other natural hormones) & age. I would definitely talk to your doctor & if your not comfortable with him or a male Doctor in general you may want to think about switching.

Hello, I myself struggle with PCOS. I talked to my primary care physician about it because my periods were just unbearable. She did prescribe me an OTC medication which does help my periods. However it hasn’t helped my sex drive. My husband thinks it is because I do not find him attractive. When really it’s just because I’m not in the mood. I feel like sex doesn’t appeal to me and I’m only 26 years old. I would definitely talk to your doctor about what’s going on. It’s important for not only your relationship but for yourself.

Hi, I have PCOS. Your hormones being off can cause low libido- or depression which causes a you not to be interested… as well as just having a baby. Maybe also talk to your dr about trying natural things such as apple cider vinegar for your hormones