PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

My wife (27 years old) has always struggled with weight and has a problem with facial hair around her neckline. Up to this point she always thought the hair was due to the medication Dylantin she is on to control seizures. We also work out 5 times a week and eat fairly healthy but she has not been able to lose the weight like I am....by all means she should be losing a lot more weight for as much as we work out. Today she told me again about her polycystic ovaries and that got me thinking.....could this have anything to do with her other symptons? So after doing my own research on the net I found that almost every symptom she has could be due to this condition. No doctor has ever mentioned it to her because I think they all assume her weight and facial hair is due to her not working out and taking the Dylantin. If she was to go on a hormanal treatments....could this possibly allow her to start losing weight, as well as start controlling the facial hair along her neckline? Thank

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

In my education opinion..it sounds like there's a good chance she has PCOS. If she has polycystic ovaries, is overweight (and has a hard time losing it), and facial hair...those are 3 indicative symptoms of PCOS. If she has some of the other symtpoms too...then she might not even have to go through blood tests and all to start treatment. Here's some basic info about PCOS.

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are not aware of the proper treatment.

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.

When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.

There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:

http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...

http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...

I also recommend a couple web sites:

http://pcos.itgo.com/

http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

LADIES, NEVER SHAVE YOUR FACE.

Your hair will grow stronger and darker, you will end up stubble and this is NOT something you want to deal with. Talk to your doctor. Report It

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

i believe yes it would.. and has she had her tyroid checked.. that can also be issue with her not losing weight

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

As doctor to check to write her a lab order to check her TSH levels. SHe could have an underactive thyroid.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

I also have pcos. Has she ever actually been diagnosed with pcos because you mentioned the polycystic ovaries? With the exercise you all are doing and the hormone meds it is very possible she could lose the weight and also the excess hair, but she needs to be diagnosed first so that they know how to treat her, she either needs a second opinion or find a doctor that knows about pcos. If she stays with her current doctor she may need to get aggressive and take charge and get them to help her, I had to do that in order to get treatment. Sorry I am coming on strong but some of these doctors are something else.

I am so glad your willing to help your wife, as a women with pcos I see a lot of women out through on support boards who has lack of spousal support and don't want to understand. If you want more information email me and I will point you to some wonderful support sites that can help you and her and maybe answer more of your questions in the process because there is a lot you need to learn about pcos in order to help keep your wife healthy. It is a tough road to ride sometimes.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

YES, definately. I have POS and have had facial hair problems and wt problems etc....long before I myself started on Dylantin. Although one of Dylantin's side effects is an increase in facial hair, so it is a little bit of a double whammy!

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

I too have PCOS. There is nothing they can do about the hair growth that is already growing. They can give her a diabetic medication that will help with her symptons but I found that it made me want to eat more and I gained more weight. There is not a hormone that can be given to her unless she has a thyroid test and it comes back abnormal. As for the hair on her face it will start to grow in other places like around her nipples. They can also give her a cream that will reduce the growth of the hair but it is expensive. She can have electrolices (hair removal) but that too can be expensive. Blood work can determine if she has this or not by seeing the amount of testrone (male hormone) she produces. There is not really much that can be done which really sucks.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

It sounds like PCOS. Get her checked out and don't forget the thyroid test. That could keep her from losing weight.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

If her doctors never mentioned it to her, then how does she know she has it???

Self diagnosis is not good. And if a Dr. told her she has it, then Yes! That's all the info right there.

I wouldn't hormone treatments. Unless you consider the BC pill hormone treatments. My dr. uses the pill as a way to control my PCOS and it works. Still working on losing weight, but the main thing with PCOS is to have a regular period.

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

bring this to the doctors attention. good research! i would say that it's a good chance she could have PCOS and should be tested. there is treatment for it. best of luck!

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

i think her thyroid glands should be checked

PCOS polycystic ovary syndrome/weight/facial hair loss?

If she has PCOS she can get treatment for some of the issues which result from PCOS but as far as the hair growth is concerned, any treatment is only temporary and doesn't affect the fact that she will always have the tendency towards male-type hair growth, especially on the face. The best answer is to get her a really good men's type electric shaver -- I suggest a Norelco -- and encourage her to shave daily.

Rogaine and hair loss?

I *think* my hair is thinning. (its difficult to tell because I have thick, coarse hair. but it seems thinner at the roots to me.) I'm rather paranoid about this since my father is quite bald and my friends are already starting to lose their hair -- but I'm a young man in his twenties!

In my desperation I've begun to toy with the idea of using rogaine. I was wondering if anyone could help with the following questions:

Is it true that if I use it and then stop, that the rest of my hair will fall out? (not just the "new" hair.)

how does the foam differ from the regular formula?

is this stuff like goop in your hair all day?

is there anything else I should know?

can anyone recommend any other tricks or treatments to help.

thanks for all your help

Rogaine and hair loss?

I worked for a hair restoration company and their doing a lot with lllt. Regain is a product that you must use every day 2 times a day for the rest of your life. If you stop you will have fall out. When you start you will also experience some fall out refereed to the Dread shed. but in about 3 months you should see growth and it takes up to 1 year to get the full benefit of rogain.

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Frizzy hair & hair loss?

I have fine hair which i used to be able to just comb and they will stay straight and neat but now its frizzy %26amp; flips out (also due to the cutting of layers)

any reasons for that? any tips?

also lately, i find my hair falling out. i know it's said that around 100 strands fall off daily, but i use to have maybe just 30 strands fall out daily. when i wake up in the morning %26amp; comb my hair, it seems almost 20 falls out.

i'm going to someone who does herb treatments once every 2wks (went 3 times), but its still falling out

is there any food that i can take to improve this?

Frizzy hair %26amp; hair loss?

go to sally and look in the section for hair treatments.. they have a couple brands that are made for hair loss- follicure and nutri-ox they have styling stuff, shampp. conditioner, treatments, etc... .. also get a good shampoo/ conditioner for frizzy hair.. i have medium thick layered hair and it isnt frizzy but kind of poofy... i used a brand called marc anthony straight.. it a teal color bottle.. its about 8 dollars... its the only brand i have tried of frizz type stuff but after i used it once my hair was smooth and it smells great too!

also, try doing some hot oil treatments.. you can get those at most stores and they sell them at sally also.

SOme reasons your hair could be falling out more-

it is getting longer and the weight will sometimes make it fall out

it could be you are getting split ends and that hair is breaking off

you may be vitamin defficent- try a multi vitamin with high folic acid

if you have changed your lifestyle at all or are more stressed that could cuase it.. or if you have moved recently- diff water treats hair diff.....

also your body in general could be changing and your hair could be changing... that is natural

as for food....

eat healthy in general... try to get some omega 3- (found in fish) as well as b vitamins and drink lots of water

some people say caffiene and coffee will slow hair groth.. i dont know if it is true or not...

try to stay away from a lot of high sugar or fat

Frizzy hair %26amp; hair loss?

change you shampoo %26amp; conditioner i really recomend K-Pac

Frizzy hair %26amp; hair loss?

well you can try taking biotin, it helps if the reason for your hair loss is a biotin deficeincy, but it all depends on whats making it fall out. It could be stress, lack of protein, hormone problems, if it starts getting really bad, you might need to see your doctor and get some bloodwork done. but sometimes hair just falls out but it will grow back.

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Frizzy hair %26amp; hair loss?

Have you had your thyroid tested? Ask your doc for a TSH. That checks your thyroid levels,hairloss is common.

Alopecia\loss of hair, helpppp?

Hi!

My cousin is having loss of hair and have 4-5 big patches of complete alopecia on his head (no hair at all)

and now hair from his eyelashes and eyebrows are also disappearing.

he is a male / 16 and getting shy day by day cuz of the condition

Please tell the disease name and treatment also

Thanx for reading

Alopecia\loss of hair, helpppp?

the same thing happened to my 8 yr old daughter. There is usually nothing that you can do, but I suggest going to see a dematologist. They gave my daughter some steriod creme to put on patches... Eventually the hair did grow back...about six months

Alopecia\loss of hair, helpppp?

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Alopecia\loss of hair, helpppp?

Not sure about a 16 year old, but I started ordering the generic version of Propecia online at 40 and i am currently 43 and have the best head of hair that i have had in 10 years. I never told anyone i was using it and everyone noticed. Im sure it doesnt work this well for everyone but it did for me. I experienced no side effects. The negative is, that it only works while you take it. Thats why i found a cheap source online http://www.4-rx.net And i dont have to run to the doctor for a prescription when i order.

Just click on the generic name finasteride.

They are also doing studies on dutasteride, but i have no personal experience with that. Its on the site also. Initial studies are showing it up to 30% more effective than propecia. The brand name for dutaseride is Avodart.

Hair loss - please please please help me?

I recently discovered a large balad patch, about an inch accross, on the base of my scalp. Most of it it starting to grow back,but very slowly %26amp; like stubble,there's still a small section not growing back. I've booked an appointment at the doctors as I believe its due to stress/depression.Or possible thryoid problems (I have a family history of it)

Basically I'm asking for ANY advice about what I can do to help it grow back, what treatments I should use,any supplements etc

Also I've bleached my hair since I was 14 (I'm now 19)%26amp;I was contemplating whether I should go back to my natural hair colour, as I don't want to weaken my hair futher.However after being blonde for so many years,it would be a big change for me,so I would prefer to still have it dyed slightly lighter than it is naturally (professionally) but I wonder if any dye will damage my hair?

Its very embarassing%26amp;I have to wear my hair up for work, so any help anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Hair loss - please please please help me?

The area of hair loss...is it completely slick at the scalp or are there little bits of stubble? (not the new part growing back in) If it is slick, the hair has fallen out. If it is stubble, the hair has broken off. You are doing the right thing seeing a doctor. He/she can take a look and evaluate the situation properly. Hair loss in patches is called alopecia areata. Thyroid can indeed be a major factor in hair problems. Be sure to tell your physician. If it is breakage instead of alopecia my suggestion would be to stop the bleaching. There is the possibility of whats called "overlapping" of the bleach leading to breakage. Depending on how dark your natural hair is...there are other methods of keeping your hair lighter in color. Good luck.

Hair loss - please please please help me?

Your decision to see a doctor, go back to your natural hair colour are the best advise you can get. Rogaine is also made for women. Expensive but works for many. I hope you get better soon and that your stress levels lower. Have a great year and I wish you the best.

Hair loss - please please please help me?

i have recently lost some of my hair due to chemotherapy and i am very suprised about how quickly it is growing back due to a special shampoo/conditioner combination i use. it is called Nioxin. It's not too expensive...just 15 bucks for a bottle, but make sure you get the shampoo and condition because they react with eachother. i think this stuff works great...good luck!!

Hair loss - please please please help me?

The reason of hair loss in most cases is lack of Vitamin B12 in blood, try to take a proper regime that contains it, if its so serious u can support by using special pills or ... ! But I offer you to visit the Doctor...

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Hair loss - please please please help me?

..well,dyeing makes hair really dry..and ya know, its also d cause of hair loss, honestly..im suffering w/ dat problem too..my mum let me use a ginseng shampoo..and conditioner,..and i stopped blow drying and using hair iron...and i stopped applying gel..etc.

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Hair loss - please please please help me?

Hair loss and thinning hair have been sensitive issues for men throughout time. Recently, medical science has eventually identified the main cause of hair loss. At present, it's a known medical fact that hair loss stems from both genetic and hormonal causes. Androgenetic Alopecia or even "male pattern hair loss" is implicated in ninety five percent of hair loss cases. The key is a hormonal byproduct called DHT (dihydrotestostrone). The even more DHT that gets put into your body, the even more your hair follicles turn into thinner and finer until the hair is permanently wasted.

DHT and hair loss

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Doctors believe that excess DHT is an apparent cause of hair loss The causes of hair loss aren't well defined; however, researchers have uncovered that men with male pattern hair loss have increased levels of DHT in the balding area of their scalps. Individual hair usually follows a cycle of expansion, falling out, and new expansion. However increased levels of DHT are believed to contribute to the shortening of the expansion phase and a shortening of the time it takes for the hair to fall out. This results in thinning of the hair on the scalp.

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Hair loss - please please please help me?

It's a good idea to go see your doctor because patchy hair loss can be from an underlying disease or infection. My case is a typical male pattern baldness (MPB) that began in my early 20's.

Unfortunately, MPB is genetics and there's not much that can be done to stop it. But it can be slowed down. I used different products to do so beginning with Nioxin. Then I upgraded to minoxidil (same as Rogaine, but cheaper), now I'm using Hairobics. They all work, just depends on what your comfortable with.

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Hair loss - please please please help me?

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Someone i know is having hair loss. what remedies should they use.?

when they come their hair alot of hair is falling out. what could they use to stop the hair from falling and make their hair more healthy and Strong. what type of shampoo or treatments.

Someone i know is having hair loss. what remedies should they use.?

kelp tablets or spirulina

aloe vera juice with cranberry juice

green tea with cayenne pepper capsules

do a liver detox

avoid any chemical product ie shampoo, dish detergent, air fresheners, toiletries, after shaves etc

Someone i know is having hair loss. what remedies should they use.?

maybe the cause of hair loss is that she might not have enough nourishment in her body um you might what to use something for dry/damaged hair maybe um or the reason might be radiation.

Someone i know is having hair loss. what remedies should they use.?

If the hair that they are losing has the hair ball (root) attached to the end, then they are losing it from their scalp...it could mean that they have a condition that needs to be diagnosed by a doctor.

If they are losing it as if it has broken off from a longer piece of hair, that means that they have hair breakage because their hair isn't healthy, maybe over processed? Start taking "hair" vitamins, and using humectant shampoos, a deep conditioner once a week and hold off on the heat processing, like blow drying and hot ironing.

That's what happened to me and the above seemed to work. Hope this helps.

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Hair Falling out!! Thinning & Hair Loss?

im 18 years old %26amp; ive dyed my hair atleast 75 times in the last 3 years. I no longer dye it and ive been taking biotin* hair pills.. and its helping a little, but my hair is stil soo thin!!! Anybody know of good treatments???

Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

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Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

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Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

hi maybe your diet is not good enough for your hair to grow well so eat better.

Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

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Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

stop dyding your hair and go to a hair drasser.

Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

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Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

Badly damaged hair breaks at the scalp. To treat hair loss apply a little lemon juice with some black tea. Massage well and shampoo.Rub oil into the scalp. Wring out a towel in hot water and wrap it on the head. Keep it on for 15 minutes. Shampoo and dry well. Check out http://usefulinfo-hairloss.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Hair Falling out!! Thinning %26amp; Hair Loss?

Steps You can take to avoid hair loss:-

Wash your hair regularly in warm water and use a deep conditioner.

Eat a balanced diet. Nutritional deficiencies, eating disorders and excessive amounts of certain vitamins, such as A and E, can cause hair loss.

Take care of your health. Chronic illness, high fevers and infections can contribute to hair loss.

Stay away from harsh chemicals - permanent hair color and perms are the most damaging - and avoid coloring your hair more than once every six to eight weeks.

Avoid hairstyles like ponytails and cornrows, which stretch and pull hair.

Keep in mind that it's normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day.

Consult your general physician or dermatologist regarding concerns about hair loss.

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