Re: how to get diane 35 in the US
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 05:01:03 -0600 (CST)
Hi Ladies,
Talking about Diane-35, my skin is very much improved than before (and I
have been using it for 6 months) though I still have the occassional
spot which I always make worse by touching and squeezing (BIG NO NO).
Have not noticed any major difference with the hair so far and am still
sprouting hairs on my chin which I need to pluck every couple of days
and have a forest from my belly button to half way down my thighs (ugh!)
- no high cut swim suits for me! :-)
Am also using metformin so that may also contribute to these improved
skin results.
Best Wishes
At Wed, 13 Feb 2002, Kimberly wrote:
>
>Jessica - I was only on the ortho for 2 months because it made me
>frighteningly depressed. I hardly knew who I was by the time I'd
>finished the second month. So, I don't really know if it would have
>helped my acne. I do believe however that like the Diane it takes four
>to six months to start working effectively. I would consider the fact
>that ANY birth control pill can actually make your PCOS worse (with the
>slight exceptions of Yasmin and Diane) - so even if the ortho would work
>eventually, you might want to consider switching anyway. Diane can also
>help with hair problems as well, if you have them. (I don't so I don't
>know how much it can help- but I do know it can take up to three years
>to make a big diffence with the hair issues - Eeeek!)
>With Glucophage, Diane 35, and home glycolic acid peels - I have almost
>perfect skin for the first time in my life. It's really such a
>pleasure!
>I would really focus on the horomonal aspect behind your acne first
>(before traditional dermotolgical treatments such as antibiotics)
>because if your face is suffering that much, it is impossible that the
>rest of your body is not suffering as well, even if you can't visably
>see it. It can be tempting to try and 'cover' the symptoms of PCOS with
>birth control pills and other medications for specific problems - but
>until you start aggresively treating the underlying cause (insulin
>resistance) you will never really be on the road to truly good health
>and clear skin! (I don't know if you ARE treating the IR or not, since
>that's not what we are talking about - but I thought I would mention it
>because a lot of dr.s are simply not yet educated on how to properly
>treat the whole picture - and since your doctor put you on a tri-phasic
>birth control pill it seems there is a bit or room for broadening their
>PCOS knowledge, as tri-phasic pills are often not a good choice for
>Pcos.) If you have any other questions, let me know.
>I hope you too will soon be enjoying clear skin! It's worth the effort.
>At Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Jessica wrote:
>>
>>Kimberly,
>>
>>I've been on Ortho for about 4 months and it hasn't really helped my
>>acne. Not really sure if it's gotten worse b/c I was on Doxycycline at
>>the same time and I had stopped for a month and my face is breaking out
>>again.
>>
>>how long were you on Ortho? Did it aggravate your acne as well
>>
>>--
>>Jessica
>>
>>At Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Kimberly wrote:
>>>
>>>The cheapest way to get it is from a website called anagen.net. It's
>>>$24 for three months and they have no shipping charges. They are
>>>somewhat reliable - and I've had two shipments without trouble, but just
>>>as an example I ordered last month but got nothing so I e-mailed them
>>>and was told that I needed to re-order. For the price they charge, I
>>>can't really expect total satisfaction all the time, but you might want
>>>to order way in advance so that you don't need to skip a month. (as
>>>I've had to do this month. UGH!) I do find it to be quite helpful for
>>>my complexion (it takes about 6 months to fully work) and have few side
>>>effects. Ortho-tri-cyclin was a hellish experience for me! Your other
>>>option would be to have your dr. prescribe the new pill available in
>>>the US called Yasmin, as it is very similiar to Diane 35. If you want
>>>security go with the Yasmin - if you want a good price, go with the
>>>Diane. There are also other sites that sell Diane, but it's in the $40
>>>to $55 range plus shipping.
>>>
>>>At Mon, 11 Feb 2002, jessica wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Anyone from the US using diane 35? I am on ortho tri cyclen right now
>>>>and am not very happy with it. want to try diane after asking my doctor
>>>>for advice. i heard that it is not sold in the US. Is there a reliable
>>>>on line site to purchase this and how much does it cost?
>>
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