Let’s Talk About Adrenal PCOS – The Stress Girlie PCOS

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Hey Healthier Woman, welcome back to our little safe space again! 💛

Today, we’re talking about a not-so-popular but very real type of PCOS — Adrenal PCOS.

Now, if Insulin Resistant PCOS is all about sugar and hormones playing hide & seek...
Adrenal PCOS is that dramatic friend who just can’t handle stress — AT ALL 😂 (don’t side-eye me, it might be you!)

So, What Exactly is Adrenal PCOS?

Adrenal PCOS happens when your stress hormones — specifically DHEA-S (produced by your adrenal glands) — are running wild.

→ It's not about insulin.
→ It's not about inflammation.
→ It's not even about the ovaries directly.

It's your adrenal glands (those little stress managers sitting on top of your kidneys) saying:
"Sis, life is too much, let’s grow some extra hormones for survival."



Signs You Might Have Adrenal PCOS:

  • Your stress response is next level — small things feel BIG.

  • Feeling wired but tired all the time.

  • Anxiety, mood swings, and energy crashes.

  • Normal insulin levels — but high DHEA-S on blood test.

  • Irregular periods, acne, hair loss — but different from other types.

What Causes Adrenal PCOS?

→ Chronic stress (hello life, bills, work, school, hustle culture)
→ Over-exercising (yes, gym rats… slow down)
→ Poor sleep
→ Emotional trauma
→ Dieting extremes
→ Always being in “go mode”

Basically… doing the absolute most.

So What Next? How Do You Support Adrenal PCOS?

→ Start romanticizing REST (rest is productive too!)
→ Cut back on crazy intense workouts — think walks, yoga, pilates.
→ Work on quality sleep like it's your skincare routine.
→ Mindfulness, journaling, breathwork, prayer — whatever calms your nervous system.
→ Balance blood sugar still — but stress is the MAIN player here.
→ Speak to a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis & support.

Final Words from Me?

Adrenal PCOS is your body waving a BIG RED FLAG saying:
"Girl, slow down. We can't keep running like this."

Sometimes, healing looks like doing less.
And that’s powerful.

Let’s continue this conversation in the comments—have you been diagnosed with PCOS? What has your experience been like?

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