Re: Glucophage , hair loss and PCOS

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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by alison on September 17, 2000 at 00:04:27: In Reply to: Re: Glucophage , hair loss and PCOS posted by Christine Arazewski on June 28, 2000 at 13:16:20: : : I am 38 years old and I have had a history of somewhat high blood pressure while in a great normal physical conditon. Over a period of 4 years I have gained weight significantly. While on Blood P medication, my hair started to really fall out. My doctor thought it might be from the medications and took me off. Then about 5 months later, I missed my period, spotted the next time, and my hair really started to noticably come out! I have so far lost 50% of my hair thickness. It's not in clumps, just drastically thinning. My period has started spotting again after 6 months of no problems. I am suspecting PCOS. I have heard that "Glucophage" helps to combate PCOS and helps you drop weight, which helps reduce the testosterone stored in our fat cells, which in turn will help stop the hair loss. : : Is this True? Does "glucophage" help? Is anyone having the same problem and I am? I would truly appreciate any information you may have on the subject. Please e-mail me directly. : : Mumbles@thegrid.net : : Thanks, Carrie :-) : : Thank : Hello. I was diagnosed with PCOS in March of '99. I have been taking Glucophage 500mg 3x's a day. It has been a miracle for me! My periods are normal every month, I also take 5mg of Prednisone at bedtime every day. My hair loss has stopped. I also had a problem with facial hair, which has stopped as well. I lost 25 lbs. after being on the Glucophage over the first 6 months. The glucophage also comes in handy when going through IVF or Clomid, as it prevents hyper-stimulation of the ovaries. Since being on the Glucophage and the Predisone, all of my blood tests are coming back in the normal range, including the testoterone levels. Hair loss and facial hair growth has stopped, my weight is under control and my periods are normal. It's definetly been a miracle for me. Good Luck! Christine I am a 28 year old with pco and just started taking glucophage yesterday.. along with progesterone and clomid.... i hope i will have wonderfull luck like you.. i am keeping my fingers crossed... i have to take 2 pills a day for the first week and then 3 pills.. does glucophage give you more energy? help with weight loss..??? just curious... thanks Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : : : I am 38 years old and I have had a history of somewhat high blood pressure while in a great normal physical conditon. Over a period of 4 years I have gained weight significantly. While on Blood P medication, my hair started to really fall out. My doctor thought it might be from the medications and took me off. Then about 5 months later, I missed my period, spotted the next time, and my hair really started to noticably come out! I have so far lost 50% of my hair thickness. It's not in clumps, just drastically thinning. My period has started spotting again after 6 months of no problems. I am suspecting PCOS. I have heard that "Glucophage" helps to combate PCOS and helps you drop weight, which helps reduce the testosterone stored in our fat cells, which in turn will help stop the hair loss. : : : Is this True? Does "glucophage" help? Is anyone having the same problem and I am? I would truly appreciate any information you may have on the subject. Please e-mail me directly. : : : Mumbles@thegrid.net : : : Thanks, Carrie :-) : : : Thank : : Hello. I was diagnosed with PCOS in March of '99. I have been taking Glucophage 500mg 3x's a day. It has been a miracle for me! My periods are normal every month, I also take 5mg of Prednisone at bedtime every day. My hair loss has stopped. I also had a problem with facial hair, which has stopped as well. I lost 25 lbs. after being on the Glucophage over the first 6 months. The glucophage also comes in handy when going through IVF or Clomid, as it prevents hyper-stimulation of the ovaries. Since being on the Glucophage and the Predisone, all of my blood tests are coming back in the normal range, including the testoterone levels. Hair loss and facial hair growth has stopped, my weight is under control and my periods are normal. It's definetly been a miracle for me. Good Luck! Christine : I am a 28 year old with pco and just started taking glucophage yesterday.. along with progesterone and clomid.... i hope i will have wonderfull luck like you.. i am keeping my fingers crossed... i have to take 2 pills a day for the first week and then 3 pills.. : does glucophage give you more energy? help with weight loss..??? just curious... thanks Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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