r/PcosIndia

Hi, I’m in high school, 5'8", and weigh around 73 kg. I found out about my PCOS about a year ago, and I’ve been wanting to take better care of my health before it gets worse, but I’ve honestly been struggling to stay consistent. I really want to lose some weight to help manage it, but I feel very demotivated and keep procrastinating on working out or doing anything consistently. I also have a really busy schedule, and my parents won’t allow me to go to the gym. Any advice would really help.

I struggled with PCOS for years - weight gain, at one time it was 126.5 kgs, constant cravings, low energy, facial hair, and extremely moody. It was frustrating to see so many of my friends eat less or be able to easily lose weight.

Over time, I worked with multiple trainers, nutritionists, and changed my lifestyle - food habits, better nutrition, workouts that I could manage and eventually lost 56 kgs.

What I realised is that with PCOS, weight loss can never be about calorie deficit; it needs a more structured approach, and the journey can feel very lonely. I remember stopping so many times because it was just too damn hard.

And that's why I have started building a small PCOS-focused support program for women who are struggling with stubborn weight gain & want guidance and accountability.

I understand there is a lot of information available, but sometimes it can become and overwhelming, and if you feel like that, DM me and would love to help in any way.

Hey ladies 👋

Can you please let me know what the current price of semaglutide injections is in India now, especially after generic versions started becoming available?

My doctor had suggested semaglutide to me about a year ago for pcos and insulin resistance, but at that time it was way too expensive for me, so I decided not to go ahead with it. Now I’m considering it again and wanted some real-world pricing info before I revisit the discussion with my doctor.

If you’re comfortable sharing, could you please mention:

- Your dose

- Current monthly cost

- Brand name you’re using

- Your city/state - only if you are comfortable sharing

- Whether the injections are painful or manageable

Just trying to get a rough budget idea and hear some honest experiences from other women with PCOS/insulin resistance.

Would really appreciate any help!

Feel free to share it with your peers and colleagues too!

Hi.

Anyone using this supplement for their pcos??

I have started using it since 2 weeks...

I dont really see any effect as of yet.

I ordered based on reviews from website but now it is concerning me as it is not much talked about on internet.

I’ve had PCOD for about 5–6 years now. For the past 3 years, my periods have been irregular but somewhat manageable. I usually get them around 6–7 times a year. They were often late, but not very painful, so I kind of learned to live with it.

My last proper period was in early December 2025. After that, I didn’t get my period for around 4–4.5 months. Then towards the end of April, I started spotting, and it just didn’t stop. After 13 days of continuous spotting, I went to the doctor. They did scans and tests, everything looked mostly normal apart from typical PCOD and a vitamin D deficiency. My endometrial lining was 9 mm.

They prescribed vitamin D supplements for 3 months and gave me Krimson 35 for hormonal imbalance, but told me to start it only after I get my next proper period. They also gave me Pause MG (Tranexamic Acid – 500 mg & Mefenamic Acid – 250 mg) to take if the bleeding becomes excessive.

Now it’s been about 20 days of spotting. I did take Pause (around 5 tablets in total), but it didn’t really stop the bleeding. It’s not super heavy, but I’m still filling about 1/4th of a pad consistently.

Honestly, this whole thing has been exhausting. I feel constantly tired, emotionally all over the place, and getting irritated very easily. It’s been really hard to focus on anything or get work done. I just feel stuck and stressed, and I don’t know what to do next. I also don’t want to keep going back to the doctor again and again. I need some reassurance or reality check.

Ps: used chatgpt to translate voice to text.

Thank you

Hey,

I'm trying to understand what it's actually like to manage PCOS in India before potentially building something. Not pitching an app, not selling anything — genuinely just trying to understand the problem first.

Most PCOS advice online assumes you live alone, cook Western food, and have a gym membership. That's not most of us.

If you have 3 minutes, I put together 7 questions — completely anonymous, no email required -putting the form link in comments

Honestly even just commenting what frustrates you most about managing PCOS in India would help. Appreciate it either way.

I’ve been trying to regulate my periods and have been tracking it for months now. I saw a pattern that when my period length is short- 3 days my next cycle takes longer to come- about 40 days. My usual period length is 5 days. Anyone has any idea what might be causing my period length to shorten and delay the next one? Any recommendations for supplements?

29 F. 104 kg weight 5’3 weight.
I have PCOS and insulin resistance since a long time. I have tried everything to lose weight different weight loss programs and many more nothing seems to have worked for me. I have often lost hope and motivation due to this reason I was struggling initially because my weight was 98 96 and around that but recently I suddenly became 104 Kgs I have not had any changes in my diet or anything related to that. I have been eating home cooked meals balanced diet and what not since ages now but a sudden jump in weight really made me worry about myself so I thought 10k steps walking alone will not do it I need to buckle up and start with strength training.

I started strength training 20 days back and my gym trainer gave me a pcos friendly diet btw I have been on intermittent fasting like since 2 years now.

I dont have breakfast directly jumping to the lunch. In the morning I have Apple cider vinegar with warm water before lunch

For lunch : (as per my trainer) Paneer + 150 gms rice + any daal
protein powder twice a day
Evening pre workout green tea and nuts and seeds

Dinner - light oats/upma/ salad/ soup + paneer

Everything cooked in very less oil

I have taken my protein intake to 100. I have alternate days routine 1 day cardio 1 hour and 1 day cardio 40 mins and 40 mins strength training and I have been consistent with this routine since 20 days

I calculated my calories witg protein twice and 2 meals even if I try I barely reach 1200 1300 kcal.

I was extremely disappointed today when I weighed myself after 20 days and I was still at 104 kgs.

I know i didnt expect weight to dramatically go down to 90 kgs but with calorie deficit and the workout I expected the scale to show at least 0.5 kg per week.

But that didnt happed

I have been having 3 4 litres of water and tracking my sleep 7 - 8 hours daily at least on most days what should I do?

Please tell me what I should do to get back in shape because i feel really de motivated I have been on this journey since a long time and nothing seems to work infact its becoming worse

Anyone who has gone through the same and can in any way help would be great.

I hate taking multiple pills and suppliments, so I tried switching from my Myo-Inositol tablets to a protein powder that has it pre-mixed with other supplements.

The Math:

• Separate Inositol pills: ~₹600/month
• Standard Protein: ~₹2000/month
• (Protein + Inosito + Pre and pro biotics+ Collagen): ~₹2800/month

Verdict: It basically costs the same. The convenience is nice (one drink instead of 10 pills + shake), and I noticed less bloating with the plant protein vs whey. The brand I use tastes sooo good and sometimes I fail to trust it has zero sugar and natural flavours.