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Re: PCOS and testosterol
From: Rebecca (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Aug 2003 09:31:13 -0500 (CDT)
I was put on spironolactone to help lower the testosterone.
At Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Heather wrote:
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>Okay, I am a PCOS success story. I was diagnosed, took clomid had ab
>aby and was able to return to complete function fromthe pg and got pg on
>my own after that. Ever since, I have had great regular periods about
>29-30 days apart and had a tubal 15 motnhs ago. Well, I also got to a
>great weight and slipped letting some come back this winter. My husband
>suggested taking testosterol (over the counter) in addition to diet and
>exercise to cut up better. I did a month and now my periods are longer
>(none this month so far on day 36), my acne is back, and I have gained
>10 pounds!! My PCOS is back. After reading on it, I discovered I made a
>big mistake by taking the testosterol and messed up the hormones that
>were functioning great.
>
>My question is what can I take to reduce the androgen effect in the body
>and hopefully reverse the damage I did? My obgyn cannot see me for a
>month and I wonder if a simple phone conversation to explain it to her
>would be beneficial? Please help!!
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