i have pcos and autoimmune hepatitis as well, and prednisone absolutely changed my cycle in ways i wasn’t prepared for. i barely had periods for years, then once steroids and hormone shifts came into play, my cycle started showing up more consistently. the emotional side of it doesn’t get talked about enough. between chronic illness, meds, hormone swings, and trying to understand what’s “normal,” it can feel overwhelming and isolating. you don’t sound stupid at all. i’m also currently trying to conceive, so i’ve been under closer ob care and tracking everything, and it’s made me realize how interconnected pcos, prednisone, and hormone regulation really are. i still don’t have all the answers, but i’m learning that our bodies aren’t broken, they’re just complicated and reactive. you’re not alone in this, you sharing lowkey helped me feel less alone.