Re: Facial Hair... To Joanna
From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:28:28 -0500 (CDT)
By the way Joanne, you should mention to your friend that she might want
to discuss the consequences of not having regular cycles with her
doctor. One disease associated with lack of menses is an increased risk
of osteoporosis.
I suspect also that have regular cycles (meaning her hormones are more
normalized) would reduce the hair growth.
So while it may seem nice not to have cramps, bloating and mood swings
each month, it comes with a price down the road.
--
Joanna
At Sat, 28 Jul 2001, Joanna wrote:
>
>If your friend is in the states, she might want to try Vaniqa. I
>haven't actually tried it since it is unavailable in Canada, but hear
>that it slows the hair growth. Your friend would have to continue with
>other hair removal techniques (I recommend waxing), while using the
>Vaniqa.
>
>I know how she feels. It's embarrassing, and causes me to shy away from
>people if I feel they are looking at my excess hair!
>
>--
>Joanna
>
>At Fri, 27 Jul 2001, Joanne wrote:
>>
>>My friend has been diagnosed with PCOS and is suffering with
>>dark facial hair and it is making her very depressed.
>>I am trying to help.
>>It seems that like her sufferers get the dianette treatment and
>>told to put up with it.
>>She hardly has any periods - how lucky can you get..!!
>>Already has a child so not bothered, but the facial hair is
>>a major hassle - plucking it out every day..
>>
>>Someone must have some advice on magic remedies / alternative diets
>>etc..
>>please help ......
>
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