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Question: Hello doctor.. I had been diagnosed with PCOD over a year ago . I followed strict exercise and yoga and my periods got regular without any medication. However due to work timings I had to stop my workout sessions. Now the problem is back and this time with a lot of facial hair and weight gain around the abdomen and high DHEAS levels . My doctor has recommended krimson 35 for three years to help the facial hair go. Apart from this .. I am taking Berberis aquifolium and fraxinus americana for fibroids.. am I following correct medication. Please guide me regarding the same.
Brief Answer:
you are under correct medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I understand your concern.
In my opinion you are under correct treatment.
Berberis is an homeopathic medicine an it has antioxidant activity.Anti oxidants are also known to have good effect in pcod.So their usage is increased.
Fraxinus americanus is also an homeopathic medicine and is said to be effective in fibroids,PCOD.
It also has an effect on facial hair by decreasing it.
Krimson 35 is a combination of hormonal pill with estrogen and progesterone with anti androgenic activity.
This progesteroneworks by acting against the high androgen levels seen in PCOD.
All the above medicines might act to decrease the hormonal imbalance and decrease the PCOD effects.
For facial hair you might also go for threading ,electrolysis.These methods remove the excess hair .
If you have any blackish pigmentation on neck it might be a sign of insulin resistance where in you might need metformin tablet daily.So discuss with your doctor regarding that.
In my opinion long term intake of hormonal pills might have sideeffects ..But if benefits outweigh the risk you might need them.
As your doctor has examined you he will be the best judge to treat you.So discuss with him regarding the long term usage of krimson35.
Continue the exercise ,meditation and avoid junk food.Increase fresh fruits and veggies in your diet for better results.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
you are under correct medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I understand your concern.
In my opinion you are under correct treatment.
Berberis is an homeopathic medicine an it has antioxidant activity.Anti oxidants are also known to have good effect in pcod.So their usage is increased.
Fraxinus americanus is also an homeopathic medicine and is said to be effective in fibroids,PCOD.
It also has an effect on facial hair by decreasing it.
Krimson 35 is a combination of hormonal pill with estrogen and progesterone with anti androgenic activity.
This progesteroneworks by acting against the high androgen levels seen in PCOD.
All the above medicines might act to decrease the hormonal imbalance and decrease the PCOD effects.
For facial hair you might also go for threading ,electrolysis.These methods remove the excess hair .
If you have any blackish pigmentation on neck it might be a sign of insulin resistance where in you might need metformin tablet daily.So discuss with your doctor regarding that.
In my opinion long term intake of hormonal pills might have sideeffects ..But if benefits outweigh the risk you might need them.
As your doctor has examined you he will be the best judge to treat you.So discuss with him regarding the long term usage of krimson35.
Continue the exercise ,meditation and avoid junk food.Increase fresh fruits and veggies in your diet for better results.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you doctor. It is great releif to know that I am on correct medication. But I want to know how do the already exixting facial hair go with the consumption of these medicines ? Does the hair follice die with time ? Or do the hair fall off ? I have also been suggested a home remedy of rubbing lemon and applying turmeric paste on the hairy areas. Does that really work ? Please let me know.
Brief Answer:
Disappear slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your concern.
This excess hair is due to increased amount of hormones like testosterone.
Women with PCOS often have an increased level of both total testosterone and free testosterone. Furthermore, even a slight increase in testosterone in a woman’s body can suppress normal menstruation, ovulation and excess hair (face, chest and around nipple)
When the hormonal imbalance settles this excess hair will regress and tend to disappear slowly.
In some cases we do advise to go for permanent hair removal treatments.
Permanent hair removal options include electrolysis and laser hair removal. However, many treatments may be needed, and treatments are expensive.
Home remedies won't remove excess hair, so please don't use them it might damage skin also
Relax
Regards
Dr Srilatha
Disappear slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your concern.
This excess hair is due to increased amount of hormones like testosterone.
Women with PCOS often have an increased level of both total testosterone and free testosterone. Furthermore, even a slight increase in testosterone in a woman’s body can suppress normal menstruation, ovulation and excess hair (face, chest and around nipple)
When the hormonal imbalance settles this excess hair will regress and tend to disappear slowly.
In some cases we do advise to go for permanent hair removal treatments.
Permanent hair removal options include electrolysis and laser hair removal. However, many treatments may be needed, and treatments are expensive.
Home remedies won't remove excess hair, so please don't use them it might damage skin also
Relax
Regards
Dr Srilatha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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