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Self MedicatingFrom: Tammy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:53:01 -0600 (CST)
With the postings the last few days of the pharmaceutical outlets on the Web, has anyone besides me event thought about "self medicating" with the Diane 35? It almost sounds like it is "too good to be true" in helping to reduce the hair growth on my chin and stuff. I know it has only been approved in Europe, does anyone have any idea if there is an equivalent in the States??? I've been thinking about just ordering it off the Web and taking it...... but it's a scary thought! What can it do to me? What are the side effects? Why hasn't the US approved it for use? How long has it been on the market in Europe? Can anyone answer any of these questions? Maybe Sam, the doctor??? Has anyone else "self medicated" themselves with or without their doctor's approval or knowledge? I saw the dermatologist yesterday and was asking about the laser hair removal. I thought he would be a little more helpful and/or understanding, in regards to price or payment options, because one of his receptionists has PCOS..... but alas, money is more important. I got the line "Well, it IS expensive, but....." and oh, by the way "you'll probably need 6-8 treatments to actually have no hair growth come back." Well, 6-8 sessions on my face alone would be $1320-$1760. Not exactly my "pocket change" if you know what I mean! So, it's off to see if I can find another dermatologist who does laser for less money.... You know, we all should start our own businesses in laser hair removal, and specialize in only PCOS patients, and not charge an exhorbinent amount of money to get it done! Sound good girlies...... let's go get 'em!
-- Tammy
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