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Re: Another QuestionFrom: Cee (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 4 Aug 2001 20:57:25 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 4 Aug 2001, Zowie wrote: > >Hello again, >You're right, it depends on the person---to a point. Spiro or any other >anti-androgen can take up to 6 months for you to start seeing the full >effect of it. Once you stop taking it, the hair/acne will start coming >back again. So technically, you should be staying on it if you want to >see results. It won't get rid of the excess hair that you may already >have, but it will slow down the regrowth of it and help prevent NEW ones >from coming. However, if you're trying to become pregnant, I remember >reading that you cannot take it while TTC. But overall, with the >medications that we are given for PCOS (Insulin sensitizers, >anti-androgens, etc.), you generally will be on those meds for the rest >of your life since they are helping to "control" your PCOS. Basically, >you need to be asking these questions to your Dr. We can give you very >general advice, but you're looking into more of a consult on your own >PCOS and needs and that's something that we just can't really help you >with. I would write all of your questions and concerns down and bring >it with you to your appt. and ask the Dr. then. That way, you'll get >all of your answers in one shot. Hope that helps. > >At Sat, 4 Aug 2001, Cee wrote: >> >>Thanks for answering my last question. Now I have another one. I know >>it probably depends on the person, but generaly speaking... How long do >>you have to stay on spiro? It's not a life-long thing is it? > >-- >Good luck! -- Zowie :) > Thanks
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