Re: I'm only 17
From: Olivia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:07:15 -0500
Amy-
I think your best bet is to see a reproductive endocrinologist. They really
have it together on this syndrome. My doc gave me vaniqa. It is helping alot
with the thickness of the hair. After you pluck or wax you put it on and
when the hair grows back each time it makes it not appear so dark and thick.
It is a long hard haul to get the treatment you deserve but stick with it,
once you get on the right track you feel like you are getting your life
back. It empowers you with all of the possibilities that are out there now.
I go through the anxiety and you have to learn what is real and what is just
your hormones. I couldn't desipher the two and began living the psychotic
anxiety every day. My hubby didn't want me to work but that left alot of
"spare" anxiety time in my day. I got a job and now I don't have that much
time to let the anxiety bother me. Remember to take care of that body and
mind..... you have to wear it for a really long time.
Hoping you are feeling better
--
Olivia
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:48 PM
Subject: I'm only 17
> Hi,
> I was diagnosed with PCOS about 9 months ago. I'm only 17 and I
> recently moved. I had depression really bad, but I think it's getting a
> little better finally. I also have anxiety. I worry all the time,
> sometimes I worry so much I can't do anything and it takes me forever to
> fall asleep because I lay there and my brain won't stop worrying.
> I'm new to this, (I'm not sure what to call this so I'll say message
> board) and I was wondering if anyone has some way to reduce or eliminate
> hair growth on our faces? I have tons of facial hair and I get it waxed
> but after time it gets to add up and cost a lot of money. Plus it
> HURTS! I sometimes let it go because I hate dealing with everything.
> It's not just a mustache and chin, it's even my cheeks and the tip of my
> nose.
> I also have tons of hair all over the rest of my body. The hair on my,
> back and rump, is really bad. I can't wear normal shirts, I have to
> have shirts that are long in case I have to bend over, the shirt won't
> show any skin on my lower back because I get so embarrassed. The hair
> on my arms is really long and thick too, but I use a mans electric hair
> trimmer to cut it down, to a more normal level. It's still kinda thick
> and dark, but everyone has hair there so it doesn't bother me that much.
> Well, let me know if you have any suggestions.
> Amy
>
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