Re: facial hair
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:27:27 -0600 (CST)
Hey Tera
Thank you for all your great information, It really helps to have
someone that is going through the same thing. I really appreciate it.
About Vaniqua, This is my third week and I feel like it is helping a
little but I know it will take me a long time because my hair problem is
really bad. So I cannot tell a major difference but they say it takes
4-6 weeks to show any improvement. I am going to stick with it and see
how it works out. I did call my doctor yesterday and told him that I
want to go on Metaformin and he is telling me that he doesn't think that
it will help and he thinks that the issue is weight loss and told me to
come in so I could talk to him about it. Do you know of any website
that proves that Metaformin helps PCOS (hair growth) so I can take a
print out to show him? I would really appreciate it. I did start
getting my periods regularly because of regular exercise and got a
sonogram done and it seems I don't have any cysts. The only problem is
the damn hair. It is very irritating and embarrasing and depressing.
Thank you so much Tera and I will definately keep you posted on the
Vaniqua.
Minni Sweetstuff106719@aol.com
At Mon, 10 Dec 2001, tera wrote:
>
>Hi Tami and Minnie!
>
>No, Tami you are not the only "freak" out there and Minnie, don't be
>afraid to go out in the evenings - remember girls: "The 'freaks' come
>out at night!" Tee hee. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I shouldn't make
>light of such a terrible problem. I am also a bearded lady. It is
>hideous. It used to be my most emotional problem. First the weight and
>then I came to terms with that. Then the facial hair came and took the
>place of the weight and now finally the hair loss which for me
>personally is the worst. So Tami, you're not alone. There are many of
>us just like you. I know that simply knowing that doesn't solve your
>problem but sometimes it just helps to know that you're not alone. I
>feel for you both. It IS really terrible.
>
>Minnie, please keep us posted with the Vaniqua. Please post your
>results. I'm sure Tami would appreciate that also. My cousin (who also
>has PCOS) said that she's on going in for laser treatments to help with
>her facial hair. I know it's probably really expensive and it might not
>last forever but wouldn't it be great to wake up with NO BEARD?! That
>would be a dream! If she goes in and has it done I'll be sure to post
>the results and the price. God bless! Tera
>
>At Sun, 9 Dec 2001, Minni wrote:
>>
>>Hi Tami
>>
>>I have the same problem, I have facial hair and have to shave it every
>>day and if I don't, forget about it. If I want to go out at night, I
>>have to shave again. I also have the same problem with body hair and
>>have excessive body hair. I also have had this problem probably for 10
>>years. I just started using Vaniqua, I have been using it for 2 weeks,
>>They say it takes 4-8 weeks to see a difference. The only problem with
>>that is, Your insurance probably won't cover it. I paid 48 dollars for
>>a tube, You have to apply it twice a day. You apply it after you shave
>>or wax or whatever other method you use for removing hair. You can go
>>to http://www.vaniqua.com and if you decide to go with it, The cheapest place
>>to purchase it is at drugstore.com. Other places cell it for 48 or 52
>>dollars. I don't know what else to do either, It is very depressing for
>>me. The problem with Aldacton and other types of medications are that,
>>they will ONLY slow down new hair growth. They will not do anything for
>>the existing hair that is already there. I am also searching for the
>>same answers you are and if I come across anything, I will definately
>>let you know. If you have any other questions, My e-mail is
>>Sweetstuff106719@aol.com Take care.
>>
>>--
>>Minni
>>
>>At Sun, 9 Dec 2001, tami wrote:
>>>
>>>i have been diagnosed with PCOS for 9yrs now, and have still not hit on
>>>any combination that helps me totally. my main problem is the facial
>>>hair. i dont mean a few hairs now and then , i mean if i didnt shave
>>>for a week i would have a full beard like a man. it hurts so bad to
>>>have this problem and it has really affected me mentally ie:severe
>>>depression. i have tried everything, electolysis, shaving, tweezing,
>>>spironolactone, ect. nothing helps and it is getting worse. does
>>>anyone else have this severe a problem or am i the only 'freak' out
>>>there? can anyone help?
>>
>--
>Tera
>
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