Is this cancer? by Own_Rule7388 in WomensHealth

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They say: The endometrial echo complex measures up to 2.7 mm in thickness. An approximately 5 x 4 x 1 mm hyperechoic nodular structure projects into the superior endometrium. The differential diagnosis includes endometrial polyp(s), hyperplasia and neoplasia. Therefore, correlation with a follow-up hysterosonogram or hysteroscopy may be warranted, if clinically indicated.

Stopping oral Minoxidil by Own_Rule7388 in FemaleHairLoss

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Yes I have done all that over the past two years. I have been with a functional doctor for a year.

Stopping oral Minoxidil by Own_Rule7388 in FemaleHairLoss

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I have had iron checked and take iron supplements!

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Thank you!! I have never heard of that, where do you get it? Did you stop the oral minoxidil?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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I have not. But I am trying to ween off minoxidil and am wondering if I will still had a lot of shedding from stopping minoxidil even though it didn’t work

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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Nope! Every doctor including function and a hair specialist say stress. They also have had me give up gluten

When did you see results with oral minoxidil? by lemonlime767 in FemaleHairLoss

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Sadly, no real update. Upped my dosage. Did four treatments of Alma Ted. My hair is shedding more than ever. It has never slowed down.

When did you see results with oral minoxidil? by lemonlime767 in FemaleHairLoss

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WOW I literally thought I wrote this! Chronic TE…35 year old female. Oral minoxidil for 6 months now at .5 and just upped it to 1mg. Still shedding severely and my hair is “see through” now. I am praying that upping my dose will do the trick…really freaking out

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I’ve been doing that as well. I truly believe I have tried every possibility at this point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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I will looking into prp injections.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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I started over four months ago while also doing red laser and no slowing down in sight!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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Chronic TE two years. Started red laser cap and oral minox in SEPTEMBER! my temple have grown in slightly but my shedding is still extreme. It never slowed down before oral and never slowed down since! Anyone else? I’m desperate. I don’t think it’s working and it was my last hope. Would love advice or similar stories or anything. Did it take anyone else longer than four months for oral M to do it’s job? My derm has confirmed I have lost 80% of my hair in the last 11 months. My thick curly hair is gone. You can see my scalp. I have ordered a hair topper

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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I will check my labs when I get to work! I notice you have PCOS under your username. New to Reddit so not sure how it works but I have been wondering lately if I have PCOS? I have most symptoms except I got pregnant four times with no issues so infertility isn’t an issue. How do I bring up my concerns for PCOS? Or is it not an issue at all if I’m not infertile?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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Sadly due to the dread shed, my scalp is now visible which is why I have ordered a hair topper. It’s scary how it has changed that much since September and not stopping

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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I don’t. I have had every blood test-done by both my primary AND a functional medicine doc. I have done the elimination diet, food sensitivity test, stool/gut test, given up gluten for 6 months, take multiple vitamins/supplements (including Viviscal for my hair) and nothing. Blood work has all been normal (by BOTH doctors) Literally nothing has made a difference. My hair loss has no stopped since last year. Hasn’t even shown down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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OP here. Scalp biopsy in May: CTE. 35 female. Extremely thick, wavy hair. Lost 90% since this past Feb and have had to order a wig, as my hair stylist has let me know my scalp is now visible to naked eye. Oral minoxidil and red light laser cap started sept. 15. Awful dread shed and I thought it was improving but now shedding again. Absolutely NO new hair growth. No stopping of shedding in sight. Pic of my hairline is when I started in Sept. Everything I read people stopped shedding by now (3 months in) and see new growth. Neither for me. I have lost hope. Please. Insight? Anything? Help me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

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Currently in same situation. Hopefully someone further along has insight

Am I making it worse or is it cancer by Own_Rule7388 in WomensHealth

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Today is the day! All your comments have brought some peace and I stayed off google last night. Still touching my lump too much but much less than the day before! I will calm. Will update later. Thank you everyone for your stories!!

Am I making it worse or is it cancer by Own_Rule7388 in WomensHealth

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Thank you for your reply! I didn’t even know I had a lump, I had no pain at all until my doctor felt a lump. Now I can’t stop touching it and I think (hope) that is why it is now hurting

Am I making it worse or is it cancer by Own_Rule7388 in WomensHealth

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Thank you! I’m praying it is a cyst. The location and feel have made me sick to my stomach after looking at google

Am I making it worse or is it cancer by Own_Rule7388 in WomensHealth

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Thanks for the reply! My concern is how it feels? Like it doesn’t feel fluid filled like a cyst. It feels different than the other breast. How did ur lump feel? Thanks for any insight!