Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 03-01-2009
Tags: pcos
Laser Hair Removal Pcos Insurance
I have high testosterone, it's NOT related to PCOS. I just want info on the best way to control it...?
I have been through a series of tests... blood work, ultra sounds, cat scans.... You name I have probably done it and still going through different things with my Dr.
I have been doing a little side arm research, so I can go in with solid questions. Like Should there be cause for concern with High Testosterone linked to Breast Cancer? Is Estrogen Replacement Therapy an Option for myself vs. Birth Control?
What other forms of facial hair growth control are there, besides laser hair removal, electrolysis, and SHAVING. Most woman I know that have this problem, unfortunately shave because insurance won't cover the others.
Sad if you ask me because this is a real hairy issue... In all sense of the word!
If someone out there has any more knowledge on this subject let me know what you think. Thanks
There is another condition that can cause high testosterone levels as well although it has some symptoms similar to PCOS. The condition is called non-classic adrenal hyperplasia. The high testosterone levels for this condition comes from the adrenal glands not the ovaries like it would with PCOS.
I would recommend checking with your doctor about doing bloodwork to check your adrenal glands to see if that could be a factor.
The other thing that can be done for excess hair growth besides the laser hair removal, electrolysis, and shaving is also waxing such as a Brazilian wax (I've met some women who do this but don't know if insurance will cover it). There's also a cream that can slow excess hair growth down. It's called Vaniqa.
I have considered it myself for my excess hair growth due to PCOS and my insurance would cover it but the doctor would need pre-authorization for me to have it.
Addition to answer: In relation to the ERT it is not standard treatment for PCOS because of the fact that estrogen levels being too low are not the only problem that many women with PCOS have, especially if they are having issues with trying to conceive. A number of the women who have problems with conceiving due to this condition also have issues with progesterone levels often being low.
The reason that the combination birth control pill is used is because it helps balance out both the estrogen and progesterone levels (especially for those that are not trying to conceive at this time).
i usually stick to natural birth control methods because i am a christian, natural birth control has no side effects too.`”~