Body Image & Self-Compassion

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome does not just affect hormones, cycles, or lab results. It often reaches into how someone sees themselves, how safe they feel in their body, and how visible they believe their struggle is to others. For many people with PCOS, shame quietly becomes one of the most painful symptoms. Shame around PCOS is rarely talked about directly. It shows up in avoidance of mirrors, apologizing for one’s body, staying silent in medical appointments, or believing that