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Re: direction on anti-androgen rx
From: Eileen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Jun 2000 10:07:31 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Debbie, You need to see an MD about taking Spironolactone, or another
anti-androgen. Apparently, it is quite successful in reducing hair, but
may take 6 months to a year of taking it daily!!! You also need to be
sure you are taking a high enough dose. I am on 100-150 mg a day; I
take one with each meal. It seems to help reduce the hair--I have been
on for 4 months. I also had laser treatment, which I recommend, but it
is expensive and not completely effective. You cannot take spiro if you
are pregnant since it might hurt the male fetus. Do talk to your doc
about it though. Good luck!!!! Eileen.
Write back at: r_eileenhunter@hotmail.com
At Wed, 31 May 2000, debbie wrote:
>
>I am 30yrs old and have been dx w/pcos over a year. I was hoping by
>this time I would have been prescribed meds that would reduce the most
>noticeable symptoms of my illness.
>
>Here in Tampa there seems to be little concern for my torture and
>embarrassment. Today I have just had my annual checkup with an
>authorization on consulting with the doctor for treatmnt on pcos. His
>reply was that the only thing for it was contraceptives, and
>electrolysis for facial hair.
>
>I am also taking anti depressants partly due to this disease and also
>being diagnosed w/social anxiety disorder.
>I must say after the doctor informed me of my options I wanted to cry
>right there.
>
>I am overweight and have tried everything to lose to no avail. I have
>overpowering cravings for carbs. Facial hair is not my only hair
>problem. If I could dip into a pool of hair removing agent I would be a
>happy woman.
>I do however count my blessings, I don't have side-burns nor a full
>beard. But the smatter of course chin hair is enough.
>
>I am just frustrated that the very doctors I look up to could blink so
>dumbly in the face of this disease. I bet if they had to live one day
>in my shoes they would be prescribing themselves every med on the market
>to get them back to normal.
>
>If there is anyone who could help me, I would much appreciate the info.
>
>--
>debbie sotomayor
>
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