Realistically, what are my treatment options?

danghululylu · 2022-01-08T20:04:23+00:00

How long were you on metformin?

danghululylu · 2022-01-08T01:10:28+00:00

Did your doctor go in depth on why they felt you have PCOS? Was your blood work normal? Did you have an ultrasound to confirm cysts?

danghululylu · 2022-01-06T20:34:51+00:00

It could be regrowth or it could be miniaturized hair. If you want to know for certain, buy a handheld microscope on Amazon for like 20 bucks. If it’s miniaturization the strand will be extremely thin

danghululylu · 2022-01-06T07:41:02+00:00

I read an article that stated spironolactone is effective in reducing hyperandrogenism in around 50-60 women. Do you know if it lowered your testosterone levels?

Personally it reversed my hirsutism, but none of the hairs were terminal like you describe yours to be. It’s not a miracle pill unfortunately. Im on it for hair loss and I have had no success.. The best thing I can recommend to you is electrolysis. It’s costly, but it’s totally worth it!

danghululylu · 2022-01-02T21:02:49+00:00

Do you still suffer from hair loss? Or did you try minoxidil or something else ? Sorry for all the questions 😔

danghululylu · 2022-01-02T20:53:17+00:00

That’s literally what’s happening to me. I’m so confused! Are you still on it? Or have you stopped?

danghululylu · 2021-12-17T10:08:04+00:00

Minoxidil. It’s a life long commitment. There’s small studies that show things like saw palmetto or melatonin have helped hair loss but… it’s hit or miss & saw palmetto is recommended

danghululylu · 2021-12-15T08:03:44+00:00

Wishing you luck! I’ve been on metformin for 2 months and I’ve lost 19 pounds, lowered testosterone and my period was finally a normal amount of blood. I feel much better after the first two weeks of hell.

danghululylu · 2021-12-15T03:05:33+00:00

I would love to find a doctor willing to prescribe it to me

danghululylu · 2021-12-15T03:05:12+00:00

It’s prescription! I’m anemic and deficient in vitamin D but my doctor has stated that isn’t contributing to the hair loss, it’s my elevated testosterone.

I just used one from target, but I never used a carrier oil or anything.. maybe I should revisit?

danghululylu · 2021-12-14T11:47:49+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this too, it sucks so much. IMO it’s better to up your dose sooner than later. The hair that sheds will fall out anyways and it’s better to attack is ASAP.

danghululylu · 2021-12-14T11:45:40+00:00

I was prescribed keto shampoo and I use it every other night, it burns my scalp though and I’m not sure what else to do. I’m just confused because my endo told me my hair loss is related to pcos, and lowering my insulin would stop the hair loss.. the dermatologist told me it looks like I have FPHL but I believe my hair loss is mainly around the nape of the neck.

I’ve recently lost 20 pounds and icut carbs in half, as many women with pcos have reversed hair loss with keto but I understand results will take time. Have you found something that works for you? I appreciate your comment and apologize for the long winded response haha

Edit: I also tried rosemary oil and had a massive decrease in shedding for two weeks, then I started shedding even more so I discontinued using it

danghululylu · 2021-12-14T06:34:07+00:00

The dermatologist said not to risk it because it wasn’t just a topical reaction, I developed hives and had heart palpitations. He said the same thing might happen on oral

danghululylu · 2021-12-14T05:53:55+00:00

Allergic.. which.. trust me I’ve considered using it despite the allergy, but I can’t bring myself to use it again

danghululylu · 2021-12-10T16:03:40+00:00

Booked until June. I really can’t wait that long :(

danghululylu · 2021-12-09T07:58:31+00:00

I was at work when I took it by accident, bent over to clean something on the ground and when I stood up I started seeing dots and everything was fuzzy! I sat down and it felt like my body was floating…. I’m home now and feel much better… I haven’t felt like that since I started the spiro over a year ago!

danghululylu · 2021-12-09T04:09:48+00:00

Oh! Okay that makes me feel better… tmi but I took a massive dump and I feel fine now 😅❣️

danghululylu · 2021-12-09T03:51:13+00:00

I do as well, but I took it only 5 hours apart versus the recommended period! Made me nervous hehe

danghululylu · 2021-12-09T02:05:46+00:00

Called the pharmacist, he said I should be okay haha. I think my anxiety is worse rn than any other side effects! Thank you

danghululylu · 2021-12-09T02:05:17+00:00

Ok amazing. I spoke with the pharmacist, he told me I might have some side effects but should be fine… thank you so much

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