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Aisha K.
@aisha.k · 🇦🇪 UAE
Hormones

PCOS journey — symptoms, tests, and what brought my cycle back

Months of irregular cycles, acne and fatigue. Here's the full timeline including labs.

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Symptoms

Daily flare-ups, worse in the evening. Itch level 6/10. No fever.

Timeline

  • Month 1
    First symptoms — assumed allergic reaction.
  • Month 4
    Seen by GP, referred to dermatologist.
  • Month 9
    Started elimination protocol + ceramide cream.
  • Month 11
    Skin clear. Maintaining routine.

Diagnosis

PCOS

What helped

Inositol + strength training + sleep regularity

What did not help

Steroid creams (rebound). Cutting gluten alone. Random supplements.

Comments

Marco R.
Thank you — trying ceramide tonight. Same triggers here.
Aisha K.
Did you keep dairy out long-term, or reintroduce slowly?

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