Community Profile

For any and all women or transmen diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS.

If you suspect you have PCOS, talk to your doctor. (For basic information about PCOS, read our sticky post.)

If you KNOW you have PCOS, this is the community for you.

Community Rules:

1) Don't be a jerk. Behave: Do not disrespect or provoke one another. Any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory conduct will not be tolerated. This is a safe space for discussion of an intimate issue—if you want to troll, please go somewhere else.

2) Swearing and adult concepts are totally fine; this community is rated at least PG-13. I respectfully request that if you are going to discuss anything explicit (I.E. "I just got my transvaginal ultrasound and here's EXACTLY what it was like") that you make the entry access locked.

3) Your spelling and grammar do not have to be perfect, but please make an effort to make your posts and comments coherent.

4) If you tag your posts, that makes things easier for everybody. Thank you! (If you don't tag your posts, I'll come through and do it for you, so don't worry if you don't know what to tag it with.)

5) Introductory posts are welcome but not required.

Similar communities on DW:
endometriosis
menstruation

The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino—not strictly PCOS related, but a valuable viewpoint into what it's like living with a disability.