I went to the OB/GYN today & he diagnosed me with PCOS…he prescribed Femcon birth control, metformin, & spironolactone for me to take…I have experienced weight gain, acne, and loss of periods, but I have not had any abnormal hair growth or loss…does this always occur in women with PCOS and if not, what are my chances of losing my hair or having hair growth in the long run? Please help I’m really scared cause this is all new to me!!!
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September 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
it is common but there is no way to tell!
September 10th, 2009 at 1:39 am
Most women with PCOS have excess hair growth. Not everyone experiences all the symptoms of PCOS.
It may not happen to you, but it is common. There is no way to tell.
You can hold off on taking the spironolactone until if and when the hair growth problem develops. It’s a diuretic that helps with diminishing hair growth after taking it for a long period of time. I had to stop taking it after two weeks because it made me sick.
Don’t be scared. PCOS is not that bad.
I have had it since my late teens, but was not properly diagnosed until I was 31 in 1993.
September 10th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Hair loss from the scalp and hair growth (hirsutism) on the face, chest, back, stomach, thumbs, or toes. About 70% of women in the United States with PCOS complain of these hair problems caused by high androgen levels.5
September 10th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I also have PCOS, even though I don’t have high levels of testosterone. The only thing I was prescribed was metformin (that can cause lactic acidosis – build up of lactic acid, making your blood very acidic), because of the possibility of that, I never took it.
Dr’s don’t know everything. Do plenty of your own research. You might not even need all those drugs. You do realize lots of drs’ get paid to write so many scripts from drug companies, right? You can trust drugs more if they’ve been around for at least 10 years. Studies that have been done aren’t always trustworthy, so ask for the company’s database to get more accurate results of the studies.
To fight off the weight gain, stick to a diabetic diet (one that everyone should be on anyways): eat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & a snack in between. Each meal/snack should be 3-4 hours apart. The meals should be no more than 60 carbs (subtract the amount of fiber); and snacks no more than 30. Walking whenever possible, even going up & down stairs will help; dancing in your parlor/bedroom to your favorite music – whatever, just get frequent exercise, just make sure not to fall into a predictable pattern, it will bring your body to a peak. Keep it unpredictable & you’ll keep your body’s metabolism on its toes. Fruits, vegetables, chicken, tuna, turkey are all good for you. Load up on the vegies – they don’t have to be boring. I love them steamed. Use seasonings. Garlic is good for your blood, cholesterol, guarding against mosquitos, etc. Oregano is good for your blood pressure.
Get a second opinion or even a third. Dr’s are human & make mistakes, only they usually bury their mistakes, so please listen to your instincts & do your research. Good luck.