I have polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Question

And i need to find outif any women out there have had problems with hair growth (facial), and i need to know if there is anything i can use besides nair, or shaving, something that would remove the hair permanently. I am african american so I was told that laser hair removal is out of the question

Answer 1

pcos causes excess hairgrowth and there is not much you can do for it. taking hormones (birth control pills) may slow it but won't prevent it,

Medications


As part of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treatment, medicines can be used to help control reproductive hormone or insulin levels in the body.

Medication Choices
Medicines to treat reproductive or metabolic problems of PCOS include:

Combination estrogen and progestin hormones in birth control pills, vaginal rings, or skin patches. These hormones correct irregular menstrual bleeding or absent menstrual cycles. They may also improve your androgen-related acne problems, male-type hair growth, and male-pattern hair loss. The progestin makes your endometrial lining build up and shed, similar to a menstrual period. This monthly shedding is what prevents uterine precancer and uterine cancer. The Yasmin birth control pill is considered "potentially ideal" for PCOS hormone treatment.12 This is because it contains the progestin called drospirenone, which is an antiandrogen.2
Synthetic progestin. If you are not able to use the hormone estrogen, talk to your doctor about using progestin shots or pills for part of your cycle. The progestin makes your endometrial lining build up and shed, similar to a menstrual period. This monthly shedding is what prevents uterine cancer. There are three prescription progestins that do not increase androgen levels and are best for PCOS treatment: norgestimate, desogestrel, and drospirenone.2 Possible side effects include headaches, fluid retention, and mood changes.
Androgen-lowering spironolactone (Aldactone), which is a diuretic. It is often used with estrogen-progestin therapy. This improves hair loss, acne, and abnormal hair growth on the face and body (hirsutism).
Metformin (Glucophage). This diabetes medicine is a newer PCOS treatment for controlling insulin, blood sugar levels, and androgen levels. This lowers your diabetes and heart disease risks and helps restore regular menstrual cycles and fertility.2
Clomiphene citrate (Clomid, Serophene) (fertility medicines) and gonadotropin injections (LH and FSH). Clomiphene can be combined with metformin if metformin has not triggered ovulation. Combining the two treatments can make it more likely that clomiphene will work.11

Answer 2

Hi,

Different medications can be tried. There is a contraceptive pill Dianete which helps a little. This can be supplemented with Cyproterone acetate. Unfortunately they have side effects - weight gain.

There is a new cream Vaniqa - this is reported to have good results and reduces the rate of hair growth.

Laser doesn't always work when it cause if a hormone in balance.

I think it is more about control than permanent removal

Answer 3

Hi,
Birth control pills are often used to control hair growth. And by suppressing your ovaries, they help prevent cysts.

Answer 4

I have PCOS too and am mixed race. There are Rx's out there but most docs wont prescribe them. Ask your dr....

Answer 5

Damn that sucks.