First Experience with PCOS

I'm 20 years old, and I was diagnosed with PCOS this year. My gynecologist prescribed birth control pills, which I started taking for the first time 8 days ago (when my period finally came after 4 months of absence). This is all new to me, and I’d love some advice, especially when it comes to diet.

I know that some foods, like dairy and gluten, are often recommended to avoid, but what kind of diet do you follow to feel better? Which foods should I eat more of, and which ones should I completely stay away from? Would a ketogenic diet be beneficial?

Also, for those who have started birth control for PCOS, how long did it take before you noticed improvements in symptoms like hirsutism, bloating (especially in the morning), water retention, fatigue, and sleepiness?

I’ll be starting the gym next week since I know weight loss can help with PCOS. And for those who had irregular or absent periods before, how did birth control affect your cycle? My pill is a combination oral contraceptive containing both estrogen and progestin.

Last year, I was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia by a trichologist, so after months, I started using topical minoxidil at 2%. Then, I found out I have PCOS, and I learned that hair loss is one of its symptoms. I’m still using minoxidil, but should the pill, over the months, help alleviate this symptom as well? I will, of course, consult my dermatologist.

Sorry if any of this sounds dumb, this is my first time dealing with all of this, thank you in advance :)

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