The start of what is to come???

pink76mom · 06-05-2005, 02:32 AM

I am pretty newly DX and had a question... I used to have pretty light colored hair on my legs and it was actually pretty sparse. In the last year, it seems that I have a LOT more hair and it has also become darker. I have also noticed some hair on my lip, a little darker in the corners. I am just wondering if this is just the start of what is too come. I also have a very hairy abdomen (but have had this for many years). I am so embarrased about it that I have never actually discussed it with my doc. Just wondering if you all had a slow progression of increased/unwanted hair growth??? I wish I knew what to expect.

earcmra · 06-05-2005, 02:44 AM

Excessive hair is a common problem associated with PCOS. I don't know about it gradually developing; but, I am guessing that if you didn't have PCOS earlier, and now you do, your hair would get darker and more plentiful as your hormone levels get out-of-whack.

The good news: Since being on Metformin for nearly a year, I have noticed a big decrease in the amount of hair growing! Hurray! Before I could never wear capris/skirts because I would have a "5 o'clock shadow" half-way through the day!

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