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Re: Diane 35 or AndrocurFrom: Sonia (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:05:29 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 2 May 2001, Anne wrote: > >I have been on Diane and Spironolactone for almost two years. At a time >I was considering taking Androcur (cyproceterone acetate), and I know it >is the medication preferred by European doctors. I guess it depends on >your country of residence and whether your health insurance plan covers >a large amount of the price, but I for one cannot afford it. In the >medical articles and books I read, Androcur was preferred for the >treatment of hirsutism, being more effective than Spironolactone. >Diane worked great for my skin, the excess hair story is not that >successful, but it’s better than before anyway. > >At Wed, 2 May 2001, Christa wrote: >> >>Has anyone gotten good results from Diane 35 or Androcur? What about >>other antiandrogens? My main problem is with the skin. I haven't been >>on the Diane very long (not 3 months yet) and I'm hopeful but I know you >>can't stay on BCP forever. I'm thinking of what I will do later on. >> >>Anyone with experience? >> >>PS I am currently on Glucophage 1500mg a day also. >> >>-- >>Christa :-) >> hi christa, i am also on glucophage 1500mg a day, and it has helped in bringing my insulin levels down. i'm also on diane 35 and Androcur for my excessive facial hair and skin problems. so far i have seen a little difference in hair growth and that is pretty good since i've only been on androcur for 3 months. the diane 35 helped my periods to become regular since they were out of wack because of my insulin resistance, but that's about it. hope i helped. you are not alone.
-- sonia
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