skippy

hi everyone! I am new to this board - sorry if my question has been asked a hundred times already. I have recently got much hairier as a result of coming off Dianette, which had helped control it, but I wanted to see what happens when my hormones are left to their own devices (so far, it would seem they like to make me spotty and furry). so I’d like to try Saw Palmetto, but I can’t afford to see a herbalist and don’t know where to start. Is it ok to self-medicate? How much should I take and do I keep taking it indefinitely? Is there a particular type that is good? (I am in the UK, if that's any help.) would be really grateful for advice!

thanks

CathyWood

Hi Welcome to SC. Glad you found us. I am not able to answer this question. Contact me if you wish.

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Swingin' Cyster

Welcome! You might want to check out the alternative remedies board. They have a lot of herbal threads which might contain the info for which you're looking. I've been taking Saw Palmetto (1 pill a day) for about a month now but I wasn't too hairy before hand so I can't say if it helps with that. I'm hoping it will help me keep my hair on my head and so far I can run my hands through my hair withough ending up with a handful of strands!
Kara

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skippy

thanks to you both for replying - I'll give that board a try and maybe ask for some help there - all of this is very new to me as this is my first attempt at sorting it out in my own way - I'm glad to have found some support! I had no idea other people knew so much and were so active in handling their symptoms - makes me realise there is hope after Dianette (contrary to what the doctor told me!!)