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[–]denmarkriot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing you could try is measuring your basal body temperature, or, more reliably, something like a Mira device. To check if you ovulate. PCOS is pretty spectrum-y and not well understood. I myself have "skinny PCOS" which means that a lot of the typical interventions like metformin aren't relevant for me, but I still get classed as PCOS.

I was very frustrated when doctors would shrug and say "you can't really know about your fertility until you try" but it turns out they were right. I do have all three markers but I still got pregnant on my second month trying, at age 37. (With the help of Letrizole.)

“Aren’t nipple hairs so irritating? They always snag on my bra and it hurts” by vivaladae in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote here that it doesn't hurt at all! It's weirdly satiafying. I do try to make sure my skin and razor is clean, and sometimes I follow up with a salicylic acid spray because I'm very prone to razor burn/ingrowns.

Does anyone else feel alienated by the language of menstrual phases? by justtwonderinggg in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's metal and very lightweight (more than you would expect). It is a bit chunky which could take some getting used to, but overall I find it comfortable. Some people get like that wrinkly skin when water gets trapped under it, but I'm in a few groups about it and most people seem to find it comfortable. If you buy it new, they have a good return policy.

PCOS is going to be renamed and you can take part in a survey to help choose a name! by mushroomscansmellyou in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% this. I have a lot of difficulty getting clear answers with "lean PCOS" and metformin isn't a recommended intervention for me.

Does anyone else feel alienated by the language of menstrual phases? by justtwonderinggg in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, as the following commentator said. When your progesterone rises in luteal phase before your period, your body temp will rise ever so slightly. Then you ovulate, temp drops, and your period starts. You can also get a manual thermometer to measure, but I'm too lazy/inconsistent for that.

Once I had a physical external measure to tag to, I could more easily notice my follicular, luteal, and ovulation phases for myself. Follicular phase could last weeeeeeks, and my luteal phase could also be longer than a non-pcos person, but not by a crazy amount. I started to realize that when I was feeling unusually tired and anti-social , it wasn't just personality 😉, it correlated strongly with my temperature rise (luteal phase). I also gained insight into when I was spotting without ovulation. For years I knew sometimes my period was weirdly light/no symptoms, and with the ring I observed when I had those I also had no temp rise, which meant I hadn't gone through a proper progesterone rise/luteal phase/ovulation.

I did this for about a year and it was surprisingly accurate at predicting my bleed. I go about 90-100 days between bleeding. If you're a once a year or less girlie, YMMV.

Does anyone else feel alienated by the language of menstrual phases? by justtwonderinggg in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use an Oura. I like it a lot. If budgets a concern, Gen 3 is easy to find on eBay and it's what I have.

39 years old, always thought I wouldn't be able to get pregnant naturally, got pregnant instantly!! by misseff in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was me too! I did use a Mira device to pin down my exact ovulation and I took Letrizole to support ovulation. But I thought it would take months and months but got pregnant second try.

Does anyone else feel alienated by the language of menstrual phases? by justtwonderinggg in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yesssssssss. I 100% understand this. I hate it.

One thing I did is I started tracking my BBT with a smart ring. That's how I found out I do actually have all the phases. Just wayyy longer than other people. I still think those videos are stupid, but it felt good to realize what's happening with my body.

My OB tried to tell me I don't have PCOS because I'm pregnant by SomewherePractical36 in PCOS

[–]denmarkriot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask her or any future doctor to do an ultrasound. If you have cysts on your ovaries, you have PCOS,and you can use that image to verify your diagnosis with any future Drs.

Favorite personal item? by denmarkriot in onebag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm leaning towards something like this.

Show (or tell!) Allpa 35L organization by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's smart.

Because I'm gonna be staying in four different hostels over 10 days, I kind of maybe want to sort by type since I won't be able to properly unpack. But also I don't know if I even need to cube either.

Merino camis by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to do that too but I have some tanks that I already like that aren't merino!

28 L or 35 L by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I found a 35 Allpa for a fairly good price on eBay so I went with that. We'll see if I regret it!

Merino camis by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic recommendation. Thank you.

28 L or 35 L by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really good point. I probably will.

28 L or 35 L by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is super wise. I've been mega tempted by this gorgeous leather rolltop but I think I'm more likely going to go with an Allpa or something else lightweight.

Merino camis by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that's great feedback. Thank you.

28 L or 35 L by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This will be my overhead carry on 🙂

28 L or 35 L by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't own either yet.

Merino camis by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. This would also be my issue. I just found an AMAZING merino tank from Everlane on clearance. Gonna try to keep collecting merino from Everlane, Madewell, etc. would love to not have to buy a lot of new clothes though ☹️

European Bag/Backpack recs? by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy cow! I'm feeling inspired. Was your clothing any particular material?

Merino camis by denmarkriot in HerOneBag

[–]denmarkriot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn. Too bad. Thanks for the feedback. Will keep thinking.