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Re: Thinning Hair
From: Annette (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 14:49:56 -0500 (CDT)
I was on ortho cept and 1/35? I had my testosterone level check last
year and it was in the normal range. I am going to schedule an
appointment with an Endocrinologist when my new insurance kicks in. I
just changed jobs and my last inusrance sucked. Any specific labs I
should ask for?
At Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Jen wrote:
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>Hello Annette,
>I had my testosterone levels checked too b/c I was loosing a lot of hair
>and had other pcos symptoms. My levels came back normal, but they were
>at the high end and the dr put me on spiro. Now I only get minimal loss
>of hair after shower. Did you get both total and free testosterone
>levels checked out? What were they, do you know?
>
>I've heard that some bcps came worsen hair loss, not really sure though.
>Which one are you taking.
>
>I don't think the brand of shampoo have anything to do with your hair
>loss. Feel free to correct me if i am wrong, anyone?
>
>--
>Jen
>
>At Mon, 1 Jul 2002, Annette wrote:
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>>I have had PCOS since 1995. I am on birth control pills and have been
>>doing well up untill this time. I have noticed thinning hair my part is
>>lager and I am quite fustrated. Last year my tests came back quite
>>normal and my testostrone was ok. What tests should I ask my doctor
>>for? Has anyone been successful with shapoo? If so what brand.
>
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