the weight gain tends to exacerbate the PCOS.   Yep, I'm a fair bit lighter than I was, my PCOS symptoms are now kept at bay with a low carb diet, and lower BMI. I've even mastered baking with sucralose so I don't eat sugar. I also have a 300lb college friend who insists she can't lose weight because of her PCOS. The few months she tried low carb she shifted about 10lbs a month (lasted six months, gained it back in three when she stopped) So she knowingly eats crap she knows will make her fat and ill. Headshake. Edit: Apparently spear/peppermint tea several times a day will take your testosterone level down enough to lessen facial hair issues.