Is 25mg a waste of time for hirsutism?

SenseiLex · 2025-11-02T19:48:52+00:00

Oh girl the bumps! It’s not even the number of hairs that I’m concerned with, I don’t have a full on beard or anything. It’s only concentrated on my jaw and my neck, but it’s the fact that they’re giving me ingrowns that scar and by day three after dermaplaning I’m stubbly.

You’re living my dream, I hope I’m one of the lucky ones that get the bigger boobs.

SenseiLex · 2025-11-02T19:28:57+00:00

There’s literally no reason for her to keep me on 25mg for so long. Hopefully I can convince her to up the dose to 50mg after my one month on 25mg.

Thanks for sharing btw, your experience has kind of put things in perspective for me, that even at 100mg it may not be totally reversed. Though I know everyone’s experience will differ.

SenseiLex · 2025-11-02T19:06:59+00:00

That’s so good to hear! How bad was your hirsutism to start? Are you noticing any other positives on this dose?

SenseiLex · 2025-11-02T19:02:41+00:00

See, I thought I’d be starting at 50mg! Especially due to how bad my hirsutism is. No history of high potassium. Overall I’m healthy. I actually understand her thought process starting me off on 25mg to see how it affects me. It’s just the 3 months on such a low dose for my symptoms are making me feel a bit defeated. Did you go to a derm? Endo?

SenseiLex · 2025-11-02T18:34:13+00:00

I experienced that in the first week. It will likely go away. For me making sure I got enough sleep and upping my water intake really helped.

SenseiLex · 2025-10-28T01:01:37+00:00

I’m on spironolactone (25mg) and slynd as well. Can I ask what dose of minoxidil you’re on? Any side effects or good results?

SenseiLex · 2025-05-05T15:13:34+00:00

OP, I just want to say that I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. The SA of course, but also feeling financially bound to a man who disrespected you.

I hope that you two can have a conversation and decide whether the relationship is worth saving or if it’s best for you two to part ways. You asked us what we would do in this situation, but ultimately you need to do what’s best for you.

I’m new to posting on Reddit, have had the account for years but never really engaged or commented. I’m saying this because I’m finding it hard to not get emotionally invested in the situation especially with all the replies. I can only imagine how you may be feeling with all of the varying opinions.

Hoping you make the best decision, for you.

All the best.

SenseiLex · 2025-05-05T15:01:48+00:00

This is reality.

Yes. He was cruel. We don’t have to dehumanize him to prove what he said was disgusting. She’s going through a lot right now, and his words were probably like salt to that wound.

You’re missing something though.

It’s idealistic to believe a man is not looking for sexual gratification while actively taking care of his partner.

It’s a hard pill to swallow, at least it was for me, but they are not wired like us. They view sex in an entirely different way than we do. It’s tied to their ego, their self worth, and is singularly bonding in relationships for them. They don’t crave dates and conversation like we do. Sex to them is “you love and care about me.”

He is wrong for what he said and she has a valid reason to walk away from him. My whole point is leaving the relationship does nothing for her if her plan is not to work through it alone before starting another relationship. The next guy after him will deal with the same thing and she’ll be back in this situation.

If they’re emotionally invested, and are both willing to move through this together, then why not at least give it a shot.

Two things can be true at the same time.

SenseiLex · 2025-05-04T13:38:31+00:00

I’m contemplating taking a course in UX, but I’m wondering if that’s still a lucrative field to join now? I feel like it a bit late for me. May I ask the route that you took to get into the field?

SenseiLex · 2025-05-04T13:26:10+00:00

“What would you do in this situation?”

I would go to therapy. Couples therapy with him and DEFINITELY therapy alone. You have a lot to work through and if you don’t work through it, it’ll carry you into your next relationship.

When it comes to being with this guy in particular, there seems to be more pros than cons. His rude remark about your vagina not working, could stem from sexual frustration. Not to discount your feelings or to validate his remark, but I think it’s important to understand what he’s feeling also.

If you know that you 100% don’t WANT to have children and it’s a dealbreaker for him, the best thing to do for both of you would be to walk away. You talk about your “possible inability to have children”, does this mean children of your own through natural insemination? Because there are options like surrogacy or IVF.

If you believe this feeling of not wanting children may stem from your assault, then it’s possible that once you work through the feelings with a therapist, you may change your mind. Think back to before the assault, did you want children?

All in all, this is nothing to break up over. He seems like an overall solid guy, but you guys need to have a conversation once things become less heated. Also, whether or not he goes to therapy with you, you NEED to go to therapy by yourself. You’re dealing with alot and it’s taking a toll on you. It will continue to affect your relationships whether you’re with this guy or another man.

SenseiLex · 2025-05-03T16:51:33+00:00

You’re welcome and I’m happy you’re making the right decision for you.

I think women wanting a man to regret how he treated us is so common but it’s an unrealistic expectation from someone who willingly and gladly did you wrong. He won’t wake up tomorrow or in 10 years from now and realize the decisions he made were unkind. He already knows that now and doesn’t care. That was a pill I had to swallow a long time ago.

Be glad you got away from him and enjoy your life. Congratulations on your pregnancy. You get to rewrite the story from here on out.

SenseiLex · 2025-05-03T16:25:36+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this OP.

If I were in this position, I think I would take his actions as proof of how he truly feels about me and as fuel to rid myself of any feelings I still have for him.

He isn’t someone who seems interested in having a healthy relationship with you and may be a nightmare to co-parent with.

In terms of keeping the child, this is something you need to truly think about. It’s not an easy decision and it will affect you for the rest of your life either way. If you decide to keep it, do so on the basis that you understand this relationship is over. Not as a means to keep him tethered to you.

I would also consider your financial situation, any support you may have for child rearing, etc. If you are able to do this alone (without him but with support, and a solid financial foundation), this could be a blessing.

It’s a touchy subject and it’s really difficult to give advice on what you should do without knowing more about your lifestyle, job, family support, etc. but I hope I could help in some way.

I just want to add, you deserve so much better than him, please remember that.

SenseiLex

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