We asked an expert to explain the phenomenon that’s all over TikTok.
, generally fading within three months of starting a contraception method.
The important thing, Dr. Dweck explains, is that there’s often an explanation for what you’re going through if you suspect your body changes might be related to a hormonal shift—which is why you should talk to a primary care doctor or ob-gyn if you notice any symptoms that genuinely concern you along second-puberty-style lines. Some changes may be perfectly normal while others may warrant a little investigation.
Some of the symptoms of PCOS, like weight gain and acne, align with those that people on TikTok chalk up to a second puberty, Dr. Dweck says. This matters since PCOS often isn’t diagnosed until well into adulthood, she adds: “Some people are late to the table with the diagnosis of this.” . So there’s a chance that some people talking about second puberty online may actually be experiencing symptoms of PCOS, given how common the condition is, Dr. Dweck says.
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