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A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Council Bluffs, IA

So I am now 44, probably done having kids, just want to know if I will have this all of my life? The one thing that bothers me the most is excessive hair. How do you treat that part of PCOS?

April 5, 2018
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A myPCOSteam Member

Aside from waxing and shaving, there’s a prescription available.

http://www.vaniqa.com/

April 6, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Thank you ladies for your input. I will talk to my doctor about Spironolactone. I had not heard about that before. As for the prescription cream, I had asked my doctor about that a very long time ago and he said I could try it but that if I miss a dose it would be back. I am thinking towards laser hair removal also. Thank you again ladies! Have a great hump day :)

April 25, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

spironolactone has only helped me with acne and water weight. i still have excessive hair, i think permanent hair removal is going to be my next option.

April 10, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

Maybe inquire about Spironolactone? It’s a heart medication that’s also used as a feminizing drug/helps with hair, acne and other symptoms that can possibly come along with PCOS.

April 9, 2018
A myPCOSteam Member

I asked my OBGYN the same question and all he had to say was taking birth control will help with the excess hair.

April 8, 2018

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