I am looking for some feedback, positive or negative, on Saw Palmetto for the excessive hair growth. I have been on Spironolactone since the middle of September and all it has done is make my leg hair more sparse. I am tired of spending $10 a month on something that isn't working!
From the info, it doesn't look like saw palmetto has a lot to do with hair. BUT since it is an anabolic, it will help your body to use protein better (to build muscle, etc.), and hair is made of protein, so it may be worth a try. Since I've increased my protein intake, my hair is really nice and shiny.
Sorry, Kathy. I'm so out of it. For some reason I thought you were asking about hair loss. So, in your case, according to my reasoning, saw palmetto probably won't help.
I have found Saw Palmetto to be helpful for both excess body hair and hair loss on head and this is why-- both are caused by testosterone and other androgens. (think about male hair patterns, they tend to go bald while getting a lot of body hair)
SP blocks the active form of testosterone called DHT. I've had GREAT success with it. I couldn't take Spiro becuase it gave me migraines.
However, I also controlled my insulin at the same tiem with diet and exercise. Insulin also stimulates more androgens.
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Before pregnancy, went from 175 to 136 thanks to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , exercise and low glycemic index foods. Polycystic appearing ovaries are gone; ovulated regularly; bloodwork normal.
Improvement in hirsuitism and androgenic alopecia is greatly improved. AN and cystic acne are gone!
Improvements in skin and hair due to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , standardized, 160mg 2x day. (no longer on it due to PG and BFing). To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
I've been thinking about starting SP for excessive hair, as well. However, we're going to start actively ttc soon. Maureen, I see that you're pregnant (congrats!), did you stop taking it?
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DX 1992, BCP 10 yrs (ended 3/02)
moderate symptoms, thin cyster
Pg thanks to: Vitex 400 mg x 2, Dong Quai 565 mg x 4, EPO 500/1000mg, multivitamin, B complex, moderate exercise, low sugar/mod carb diet
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Yes, for several months, I stopped taking it when I ovulated, so I was only taking it for the beginning 12 days out of the month. And I was only on a maintenance dosage of 160mg/day because I had been taking it for 6 months at that point.
I figured I had at least a week of not taking it until the embryo implanted and then several weeks until the sex organs developed. (I completely stopped when I got a positive HPT.) I have seen other cysters follow this plan as well.
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Maureen 36, DH is 35
Momma to Declan Christopher, born 9/2/03
STILL happily and proudly breastfeeding my big boy! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Before pregnancy, went from 175 to 136 thanks to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , exercise and low glycemic index foods. Polycystic appearing ovaries are gone; ovulated regularly; bloodwork normal.
Improvement in hirsuitism and androgenic alopecia is greatly improved. AN and cystic acne are gone!
Improvements in skin and hair due to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , standardized, 160mg 2x day. (no longer on it due to PG and BFing). To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Thanks for the info, Maureen. I think I'll hold off taking it...maybe until after I'm done breastfeeding (ok, can you tell I'm really hoping and thinking of the future here!).
Here's to six more healthy months for you!
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DX 1992, BCP 10 yrs (ended 3/02)
moderate symptoms, thin cyster
Pg thanks to: Vitex 400 mg x 2, Dong Quai 565 mg x 4, EPO 500/1000mg, multivitamin, B complex, moderate exercise, low sugar/mod carb diet
Yes, I definately plan on breastfeeding too and wouldnt take it then either. Good luck and lots of baby dusting to you
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So far, my skin and hair are doing pretty good on this pregnancy thing, so hopefully it will effect you positively as well!
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Maureen 36, DH is 35
Momma to Declan Christopher, born 9/2/03
STILL happily and proudly breastfeeding my big boy! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Before pregnancy, went from 175 to 136 thanks to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , exercise and low glycemic index foods. Polycystic appearing ovaries are gone; ovulated regularly; bloodwork normal.
Improvement in hirsuitism and androgenic alopecia is greatly improved. AN and cystic acne are gone!
Improvements in skin and hair due to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , standardized, 160mg 2x day. (no longer on it due to PG and BFing). To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Saw Palmetto 
