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Re: Hi, I am wondering if the type of hairloss I have could be related to PCOS?From: LoriP (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 24 Mar 2000 20:48:27 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 24 Mar 2000, M.M.ChiChi wrote: > >Over the past three years I have noticed real thinning in my temples, >even recession. No other hair loss. Also, increase of fine facial body >hair, esp. on upperlip, cheeks, under chin. But it's very pale and >short, just more of it. Could this be PCOS? > >My thyroid is in excellent condition, and I do have one child, but >before him I had a miscarrage for unknown reasons at 8 weeks. I also >had two years of totally monogamous unprotected sex without getting >pregnant. I suffer from heavy periods. While pregnant, nothing was >noted about my ovaries on the 32 week ultrasounds. Does this negate any >possibiliy of PCOS? I am not overweight, but do gain around my tummy the >most. > >Are there any other hormonal conditions, similar to PCOS, that might >cause like a male-pattern baldness? Thanks, I am really hoping to find >something to ask my doctor about before she sends me to a bunch of >specialists. Can an endocrinologist diagnose this (I have an appt. >coming up), and if so what tests will determine PCOS? > >-- >Monchi > Well, you just described me and I definitely have PCOS. The only difference to my story is that we had unprotected sex for 6 years before my daughter was conceived via GIFT. Also, I suffered from hypoglycemia until I started taking Metformin. An endocrinologist or reproductive endo is the right doc to see. S/he will likely test your LH/FSH and testosterone levels. If s/he is up to date on pcos, you will also have an oral glucose tolerance test with insulin levels.
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