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Diagnosed With PCOS.Taking Metformin 500mg Two Times.Noticed Unwanted Hair Growth In Inner Thighs And Around Nipples.what Is The Reason?
hello doc.
i am LEAN, 24 unmarried i recently diagnosed with pcos.
my doc has put me on Metformin 500 mg two times one tab daily along with Blong.yesterday i have noticed unwanted hair growth in my inner thighs area and around my nipples.just wanted to know does this happening because of metformin ? have a history of irregular periods because of PCOS does metformin help in regulation in my periods? i am virgin and have high sex drive...LOL
please help i am frustrated because of these unwanted hair
Regards
i am LEAN, 24 unmarried i recently diagnosed with pcos.
my doc has put me on Metformin 500 mg two times one tab daily along with Blong.yesterday i have noticed unwanted hair growth in my inner thighs area and around my nipples.just wanted to know does this happening because of metformin ? have a history of irregular periods because of PCOS does metformin help in regulation in my periods? i am virgin and have high sex drive...LOL
please help i am frustrated because of these unwanted hair
Regards
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Sat, 11 May 2013
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Hello,
PCOS (or polycystic ovarian disorder) is an endocrine disorder present in about five to 10 percent of women. It can cause abnormal periods and can also be associated with acne and extra hair growth.
Unwanted hair growth over lips, chin, cheeks, chest, abdomen, arms and legs, medically termed as ‘Hirsutism’ is a very common feature of Poly cystic Ovarian Disease.
These extra hair are because of more production of male hormones.
There is nothing to be tensed and worried about it as there are treatments available by which these extra hair can be taken care of.These treatment consists of electrolysis,depilatory creams,laser removal and medications like oral contraceptives and spironolactone.
Consult your doctor for treatment of these hair growths.
Keep taking METFORMIN
Do regular aerobic exercises and shed your weight.
It is said that a mere reduction of 10% of weight results in normalisation of periods.
Thanks
PCOS (or polycystic ovarian disorder) is an endocrine disorder present in about five to 10 percent of women. It can cause abnormal periods and can also be associated with acne and extra hair growth.
Unwanted hair growth over lips, chin, cheeks, chest, abdomen, arms and legs, medically termed as ‘Hirsutism’ is a very common feature of Poly cystic Ovarian Disease.
These extra hair are because of more production of male hormones.
There is nothing to be tensed and worried about it as there are treatments available by which these extra hair can be taken care of.These treatment consists of electrolysis,depilatory creams,laser removal and medications like oral contraceptives and spironolactone.
Consult your doctor for treatment of these hair growths.
Keep taking METFORMIN
Do regular aerobic exercises and shed your weight.
It is said that a mere reduction of 10% of weight results in normalisation of periods.
Thanks
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