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Taking Diane For PCOD. Had Weight Problem And Facial Hair. Side Effects?
Hi, I ma consuming Diane 35 from past 5 years. I was detected with PCOD and my doctor suggested to take this. I used to visit her like every 3 months while on medicine and she said to continue it. I was having a weight problem associated with this so I reduced my weight and it is in control as of now. I also had facial hair problem due to this which I got relieved from after taking this medicine. I reduced weight and acne problems also vanished. But lately I have read lot of negative feedback about this medicine s consumption for long. After reading all of that I have become really worried. Kindly help! and suggest and alternative method so that I do not face any furthur side affects if I stop taking this medicine.
Thu, 21 Nov 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Diane i.e. ethinylestradiol + cyproteone is a most potent medicine for female hirsutism and acne due to PCOD.
1 In my opinion first of all get in an ultrasound of both ovaries and get a latest report of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease .
2 Get in blood for estrogen , androgen , FSH/LH ratio.
Now consult a gynecologist and get his opinion as there are so many treatment for PCOD( 2nd opinion).
It is not necessary to take diane. if you did't want.
Good luck. Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Diane i.e. ethinylestradiol + cyproteone is a most potent medicine for female hirsutism and acne due to PCOD.
1 In my opinion first of all get in an ultrasound of both ovaries and get a latest report of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease .
2 Get in blood for estrogen , androgen , FSH/LH ratio.
Now consult a gynecologist and get his opinion as there are so many treatment for PCOD( 2nd opinion).
It is not necessary to take diane. if you did't want.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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