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Re: should I really be on this medication?
From: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:11:37 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Sally
If the only problem you have is hirutism then you do not need to be on
the pill.
You said you are not insulin resistant and have normal periods - so all
you need is an anti-androgen like Spironolactone - it is a diuretic but
also helps with hirsutism.
Ask your GP - you may have to really ask around and be referred to
specialists as spironolactone is not given to pcos patients in the uk as
yet.
Otherwise for hirsutism alone there are many homeopathic treatments -
you will have to see a qualified homeopath.
Hope this helps
At Wed, 18 Jun 2003, sally wrote:
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>Wow I am confused! I've been recently reading messages on a selection of
>discussion boards and am wondering whether I should really be on the
>medication prescribed to me about 2 years ago.
>
>I was intially placed on the contraceptive pill Dianette and
>subsequently on metformin too. However, my pcos symptons are very mild.
>I only ever suffered slight irregularities in my periods - maybe 0-6
>days late each month. I do have a fair amount of hirsutism on my face
>and body but thats about it! Im not overweight and I dont suffer from
>acne.
>
>I had my insulin levels tested and they are fine. Does anyone have an
>informed opinion as to whether I should really be taking both these
>pills? Ive never been one to take medication unneccessarily as its not
>the natural way but am willing to if its obviously beneficial for me.
>Please help as my GP is particualry useless on this subject!
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