Re: Spironalactone
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:45:53 -0600 (CST)
Hi!
I have a question for you. I've seen other very positive posts on
Vaniqa besides yours. What was your facial hair like before you started
it? Many PCOS ladies including myself have dark, coarse hair (like our
husbands) on our chin, side burns, cheeks and even neck. What was yours
like then and what is it like now? I'm very curious and thinking of
calling my doc to try it. Did your insurance cover it since it is
cosmetic? God bless! Tera
At Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Mary wrote:
>
>I just wanted to put my 2 cents in about the Spiro and Vaniqa. I
>started the Spiro about 2 years ago. And after about 6 months, I did
>notice a difference with the excess hair on my face. Then, about a year
>ago, my dr put me on Vaniqa. In 3 months, there was a major difference.
>I'm still on it and happy with everything but the price ($55). I
>recommend it.
>
>At Fri, 1 Mar 2002, tera wrote:
>>
>>Hi!
>>
>>Yes, I am. Are you wanting know what it is? You didn't say. It's
>>supposed to be an anti-androgen. Many women take it for help with the
>>symptoms of elevated androgens like excess facial and body hair and head
>>hair loss.
>>
>>I haven't noticed a difference yet but I've heard that it could take
>>several months to notice any difference. I've been told that it may not
>>rid you of the excess facial and body hair that you have but it should
>>help with the development of additional abnormal hair growth. Do you
>>mind me asking what dosage you are going to be taking?
>>
>>Let us know how the Vaniqa works. I've heard good things about it so
>>far. God bless! I hope you see results! It sounds like you're on the
>>track to wellness! Tera : )
>>
>>At Fri, 1 Mar 2002, Nicole wrote:
>>>
>>>Is anybody on this?? I went back to the Endo yesterday to beg for the
>>>Metformin back & not only did I get it but I got the Spironalactone,
>>>Prometrium & Vaniqa.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Nicole
>>>
>>--
>>Tera
>>
--
Tera
![[ PCOS Discussion Forums ]](../../images/pcos_at_obgyn.gif)