Can PCOS cause periods that look like spotting rather than an actual flow?

[Anonymous]

I have PCOS and I’m trying to manage my symptoms naturally. I haven’t had an actual period flow in over a year. Meaning there’s no blood on the pad. However; I’ve spotted for a week recently and also a few months ago. There’s also little strings of tissue I suppose? But still no flow, I’m wearing a pad and no blood on it whatsoever, only when I wipe. And it’s
once a day I wipe and see red blood, during the rest of the day it’s more on the brown side.

I’m following doctor’s orders right now and doing everything naturally with no meds. They say my symptoms are normal. But as us with PCOS know, doctors aren’t ever the most helpful. So I’d like to ask on here, has anyone else experienced this? Also, is there any way I can increase the period flow? Thank you!

[Jazzy54]

I also struggled with PCOS and actually experienced that this week. If you’re OB/GYN is less than helpful, get a second opinion. Also, what do you mean you’re handling it naturally? Healthy diet and exercising? When I was diagnosed in 2018, I only stayed on medication for a short time. I was determined to get off the meds. Therefore, I started taking better care of myself and my cycle straightened itself out. Sorry for rambling.

[Asker]

Hi, thanks for the response! Yes I’m trying my best to handle it naturally, with exercise and following a low glycemic diet. I went for a second opinion and that doctor prescribed me birth control which I used before and had a horrible experience with. I was recommended to take supplements so I’ve been using Magnesium, Zinc, D3 daily. And Vitamin B complex twice a week. I bought Berberine recently and will also begin that.
I was using metformin for almost 2 years, however it only worked in helping my period come for 3 months. After that I was at a standstill and my blood sugar levels were too low since I’m not diabetic and have a good HBa1C. It’s quite a confusing journey lol. I’m glad your cycle improved and lifestyle changes worked well for you 😊

[Nulldoll83]

Yes, pcos is a weird condition. Before my hysterectomy I had previous that either lasted months at a time or only few day. They were always unpredictable. Later I found I had uterine fibroids/ which later turned to uterine cancer ( which why I had the hysterectomy)
But get checked out as void Metformin at all cost and ask to be put on progression after you have your hormones check, this advice I wish I had when I was diagnosed at 25 with Pcos.


Good luck ❤️

[Asker]

Hi, thank you for the response. I’m sorry to hear about that, I can imagine it wasn’t easy at all. I’m thankful you’ve got it sorted and you’re better 🙏
I used to be on Metformin but my experience wasn’t the best. So I stopped it and I don’t want to take it again. My blood sugar levels would drop really low everyday. My reproductive hormones are surprisingly balanced which is confusing, I thought it wouldn’t be. But my cortisol (stress hormones) are high. So I have to follow lifestyle changes to manage unwanted stress right now. I’m 25 now and I’ve been experiencing these symptoms for over 10 years. It doesn’t get easier to manage since my symptoms always change, and remedies don’t give me long lasting results. I will take your advice into consideration and ask my doctor about the progression. Thank you for the advice 😊

[Nulldoll83]

I still think getting the depo shot hyped up the symptoms pcos when I was 16. I wish I would of known about when I was 15 . Probably would helped a lot. I was trying to start a family when I found out I had it.

[MORPHEUS_12]

Yes, wishful thinking on the au naturel route.

[Anonymous]

I’m currently spotting but it does look like I have little period blood, and I’m 6 days late


So I think it’s just the hormones playing games

[Asker]

I think the same is happening to me. It’s as if my period is trying to come properly but it’s struggling. I hope you get yours! 😊

[Opinion Owner]

You too!