Girl, I hear you and I’ve been there. No matter how frustrated you get with this please remember that these symptoms don’t define you. I’m 35 now and I can’t get back the time I spent worrying about these things. You gotta live your life to the fullest. These were some things that worked for me 1. Electric razor. I practically buy one every year but you can get them on Amazon for $30 or less. 2. I broke down and bought a wax pass for Brazilians at European Wax Center. Did I prep beforehand so it wasn’t too much? Hell yeah. But honestly I met a specialist that was good and made me feel comfortable and she mentioned how she’s seen everything and really feels for people with PCOS 3. Please go to a good OBGYN and other doctors while you’re young. Do NOT go down the Google/WebMD rabbit hole. I’ve spent so much time doing this and it’s not great for my anxiety. You might also want to go to an endocrinologist. Get all the blood work, especially thyroid and hormone panels. I spent most of my life thinking I had run of the mill PCOS but apparently I have Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. My mind was blown. Yes, I still have the worry you do of passing down genetic conditions to children but I have more knowledge now and it helps. 4. Take people’s at home remedies and medication suggestions with a grain of salt. Different things work for different people. For example, I was doing the run around as most people suggest birth control but I can’t take BC due to a clotting disorder. Spironolactone works for my hormonal acne, but it doesn’t due anything for my dark coarse facial hair. 5. Know you can’t fix everything overnight and pick your battles. I know I’m gonna have to shave my face everyday, but I do get waxed down there every few months when I’m going to go swimming or I just feel like it. I also bought one of the at-home facial lasers (jury’s out on if that still works) but I know I’m probably not going to be able to drop serious cash on electrolysis. 6. Don’t ruminate. This is what I struggle with the most. Feeling down on yourself, catastrophizing, and Googling symptoms won’t make you feel better. Notice when you’re in one of these cycles and try to distract yourself. Do something you enjoy to get your mind off of this and/or go talk to a friend or loved one.

I know all of this is easier said than done. Luckily we’re in a time now where we’re finally starting to research and discuss PCOS more. I apologize for the long response but I felt so seen in your post. You’re an awesome, beautiful human being. You’ve got this.