u/Due_Suspectt

At first, the thing I noticed most was how chaotic my hair growth became...crazy body hair but thinning scalp...Then my periods became irregular, often lasting more than two weeks with very heavy bleeding and painful cramps. Eventually I decided to get checked.

My doctor was actually very professional. They asked about my menstrual cycle, symptoms, weight changes, and body hair growth, then did bloodwork and an ultrasound. The results showed elevated testosterone levels and cysts on my ovaries, and that’s how I was diagnosed.

I’m also currently taking medications prescribed by my doctor, mainly Metformin and Spironolactone. I also read a journal article saying that spearmint might help with ovulation and reducing hirsutism. Besides using my sister’s ulike ipl, I’ve also started eating spearmint leaves every day, usually two leaves daily.

I’m honestly scared that people will realize I have PCOS, and I still haven’t told my family. (My sister doesn't live with us.)

For those of you who also struggle with PCOS-related body hair, how have you dealt with it?

I’m currently in a power outage and my cell phone signal is intermittent.I want to buy a generator to

keep essentials running like lights, phone charging, a fridge, and occasionally a microwave. The most

important part is my pellet stove (about 80W) since it’s needed for heating.

What are some good generators for this kind of situation? Battery capacity? waterproofing? and

lifespan?

I’ve heard that EcoFlow is good, but I’ve also heard there have been cases of it catching fire, so I’m

looking for a safer and more reliable option.

Jackery? Others? Please tell me your experiences. Thank🙏

I’m currently living in Nevada, and we occasionally get strong winds that can knock out power for a few days. Last time a strong wind hit, I was stuck at home for a week. My power banks ran out of power, the food in the refrigerator spoiled, and it was incredibly hot. It was awful. Because of that, I’m thinking of picking one up during a sale as a home backup.

Ideally, it would cover basics like a fan, one refrigerators, lights, phones, and some kitchen appliances (no oven). I also have a 3.5-ton central AC and a stove, which I know might be pushing it. Can the 5000 Plus power multiple appliances simultaneously? Since my house is not gas.

Another thing I’m wondering about is noise. Although it's said they’re much quieter than gas generators, I'm still a little worried because the generator has to be running all the time when I sleep.