Re: pcos and hairloss
From: Wyvern (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:59:34 -0500 (CDT)
Vitamin E and most antioxidants are good for hair growth and skin
health. I would encourage those wtih hair loss to try vitamins and see
what happens.
Liz
At Fri, 6 Jun 2003, Wyvern wrote:
>
>I have wonderful results with a BCP called Yasmin. The hair growth has
>dwindled. I also did some research on natural supplements that can help
>with the problem in general. I will list my findings:
>
>Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids: They help the cell membranes become more
>permeable i.e. can absorb and use insulin easier. The better the
>insulin receptivity, the lower the testoserone levels and less male
>pattern hair development.
>
>Saw Palmetto: While this herb is given to men to regulate prostate
>health, it helps reduce testosterone levels in women with pcos.
>
>Rasberry leaf tea/rasberries: They contain chemicals which help regulate
>estrogen/progesterone levels in women.
>
>Black cohosh: This herb contains estrogen like chemicals and has been
>used to help regualte women going through menopause.
>
>Cinnamon: It helps regulate hormones and sensitizes the cell membranes.
>
>I have had good success with the fish oils and saw palmetto. I haven't
>had the oppurtunity to try the black cohosh or the cinnamon. As usual,
>I encourage anyone thinking of taking herbal supplements to visit their
>doctor first. Some herbs have bad reactions with prescription
>medications or acutally nullify the prescriptions.
>
>Good luck to all of you living with PCOS.
>
>Be Well,
>
>--
>Wyvern
>
>At Mon, 26 May 2003, marilyn wrote:
>>
>>Maybe Dr. Sam can answre this. I sent a messaage this morning about my
>>daughter who is 24 and her hairloss from PCOS. Iread about the BCP
>>Diane 35. Is there any way that it could make her hairloss worse? I
>>hate for her to take a chance with BCP again. It seems that when she
>>went on BCP 4 years ago, her hairloss began I was hoping for a more
>>narural approach to stimulate ovulationa as oppsed to suppressing it.
>>However, if this will grow her hair back she will start it ASAP. Thank
>>you. PLEASE RESPOND> we are desperate. Marilyn, bakerj80@aol.com
>
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