Re: Does ANYTHING help with hair loss?
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 07:26:19 -0700
For me, being on Aldactone/spironolactone and Glucophage/metformin has been
helpful, as they control the underlying hormonal problems. You're already
doing the low-carbing, and that's a help too.
Renee
Maria wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I started looking into PCOS as a possible cause of hair loss, and the
> more I read, the more I'm convinced I have it (I have an appointment
> Thursday with my Ob/GYN to discuss). It started with sudden acne at 23,
> followed by a quick 50-lb weight gain (eventually gained 70 pounds) in a
> matter of months, and then progressed to weird periods and hair loss
> (I'm now 26). For me, the hair loss is the most distressing issue, as I
> miraculously lost 60 pounds over the last year (it's a miracle because
> nothing except low-carbing and about 12-15 hours of aerobics and
> weight-training a week seemed to help:-) Anyway, I wonder, has ANYBODY
> had success halting or reversing their hair loss with PCOS? If so, what
> meds did the trick?
>
> Also, I still have about 35 pounds to go to my goal weight but can't
> seem to lose weight anymore no matter how hard I work out. It's like
> I'm stuck. Anyone have suggestions on getting over this hump?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input. You are all a great resource!
> Maria
>
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