WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1998: Re: Additional info for Can Progesteron cause hair loss

Re: Additional info for Can Progesteron cause hair loss

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 4 Dec 1998 00:13:25 -0600

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>Thought I should also mention that I had a history or irregular periods
>(hense the hyperplasia) and was disagnosed with polycystic ovaries. When
>I raised the issue of PCOS, my OBGYN dismissed it. Androgen levels were
>"slightly raised" she said but within "normal" limits. Thyroid was also
>checked and although elevated, I was also told it was within "normal"
>limits.
>
>The hair loss has become quite severe. I have no other symtoms of PCOS
>other than the polycistic ovaries. No excessive hair in odd places, no
>deepening of voice, etc.
>
>Please - any information you may have on this distressing condition
>would be welcomed. If it does turn out to be insulin resistent related
>(despite initial doctor's evaluation to the contrary), is there a
>treatment available that would reverse the hair loss?

Hi Sharon,

The irregular periods, cystic ovaries and hair loss are symptoms of PCOS. As you may know, PCOS has many symptoms and not each woman presents with the same symptoms. Personally, I do not have the cysts - but I have some of the other less desirable signs.

For information on PCOS, see the Women's Health links on OBGYN.net: http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/hc_pcos.htm

And also Dr. Mark Perloe's section about PCOS: http://www.ivf.com/pcostreat.html

To learn more about hormones and the effects they have on our bodies, I would suggest the book The Good News About Women's Hormones by Geoffrey Redmond, MD.

You have valid concerns and the thought of your doctor dismissing a very possible condition bothers me. You should seek an opinion from an endocrinologist or a reproductive endocrinologist as this falls under their specialty.

Best of luck to you!

--
Mary Shoup
Coordinator, Pregnancy & Birth
mary.shoup@obgyn.net

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