A real PCOS journey, shared to help others feel less lost
PCOS.life began after Suzie’s PCOS diagnosis, when we realised how confusing and overwhelming the advice around symptoms, supplements, diet, and lifestyle could be. We started learning everything we could, making practical changes together and sharing what genuinely helped along the way.
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How PCOS.life began
Suzie’s PCOS diagnosis brought answers, but it also opened the door to a huge amount of confusion. Like many women, she was left trying to make sense of symptoms, conflicting advice, and endless suggestions about what she “should” be doing.
That was the point where I, Matt, started researching everything I could. We looked into diet, exercise, supplements, routines, blood markers, and the evidence behind the claims. Over time, we made changes that felt realistic, sustainable, and genuinely helpful in day-to-day life.
PCOS.life grew from that experience. We wanted to create the kind of resource we wish we’d had at the start: clear, calm, practical, and grounded in both lived experience and careful research.
Our journey
PCOS.life grew out of a real journey - from missing periods and diagnosis, to years of research, lifestyle changes, and learning what actually helped in day-to-day life.
After coming off the contraceptive pill, a number of symptoms became much more noticeable - including acne, fatigue, mood changes, facial hair, and weight gain. In hindsight, it felt like the pill had been masking issues rather than solving them.
When periods still did not return, Suzie went back to the doctor and began testing for PCOS. Although symptoms had been present for years, this was the first time the condition was properly investigated and confirmed through scans and blood tests.
As we started navigating fertility support, further checks were carried out and treatment options were discussed. At the same time, we often felt that wider conversations around supplements, lifestyle, and practical symptom support were either brushed aside or left unexplored.
As the amount of conflicting PCOS advice grew, Matt became deeply involved in researching the condition - looking into studies, supplements, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to better understand what might actually help. Over time, we focused on realistic long-term changes that could fit into everyday life.
After returning to the GP to asking about metformin, new blood tests showed major improvements compared with two years earlier, including much better markers such as testosterone and HbA1c. It was one of the clearest signs that the changes we had made were having a meaningful effect.
PCOS.life grew out of a real journey - from diagnosis and missing periods, to years of research, practical changes, and learning what actually helped in everyday life. Suzie also began documenting her journey on TikTok through MyCysterJourney.
The people behind PCOS.life
PCOS.life is shaped by both lived experience and careful research - and by the reality of navigating PCOS together.
Suzie brings the lived experience behind PCOS.life - the symptoms, the frustration, the trial and error, and the reality of navigating PCOS in everyday life.
Matt brings the research-driven side - digging into evidence, comparing options, organising information, and turning complexity into something clearer and more practical.
Together, we created PCOS.life to help other women, and the people supporting them, feel more informed, more understood, and less alone.
What we believe
PCOS support should feel practical, balanced, and human - not confusing, cold, or driven by hype.
Real-life first
Advice only helps if it fits real life.
Evidence matters
We try to focus on balanced, evidence-aware information rather than exaggerated claims.
Small changes count
Progress often comes from sustainable habits, not perfection.
Everyone's PCOS is different
There is no one-size-fits-all answer, so we aim to help people make more informed choices.
What you'll find here
Everything on PCOS.life is designed to make the topic feel clearer, calmer, and easier to navigate.
Supplement guides
Clear breakdowns of commonly used supplements and what the evidence actually says.
Practical support
Straightforward insights on lifestyle, routines, and symptom management in everyday life.
A couple's perspective
Honest support shaped by both lived experience and the journey of navigating PCOS together.
Our approach
Everything shared on PCOS.life is intended to be supportive, practical, and easy to understand. We combine lived experience with careful research, but this site is not a substitute for medical advice.
Some pages may include affiliate links. Where that happens, we want recommendations to be guided by usefulness and honesty - not by making the page feel sales-driven.
From our journey to yours
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. PCOS can be complicated, and the advice around it often makes things feel even harder. We created PCOS.life to make that path feel clearer, calmer, and more manageable - one step at a time.
Evidence-led, supportive PCOS guidance - without pressure or perfection.
Information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.