1. Did PCOS make you overweight?
When Britt was 16, her struggle began with severe pain. The young student had no way of knowing that a cyst in her body had burst.
After a medical examination, she discovered that she was suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This disease describes a hormonal imbalance that affects the ovaries.
The only treatment option was a contraceptive injection, which she received regularly. These injections help regulate her symptoms and menstrual cycle.
After the diagnosis, Britt noticed that she was far hungrier than in the months before her diagnosis. It was also evident in her weight, as she gained nearly 40 pounds in the first three years of treatment.
