Apple Cider Vinegar – How to Douche Yeast Infection Symptoms Away Usingapple cider vinegar to doucheyeast infection symptoms– particularly vaginal yeast infection — away, is beingused successfully by moreand more women.But why are they turning toan apple cider vinegar home remedy rather than mainstream medication? The answermay lie in the fact that these drug-based topical medications address the symptoms of the yeast infection and not the root cause.And the Candida fungus which causes yeast infection can become resistant to the drugs. The outcome is recurring yeast infections for many.
An apple cider vinegar douche is easy to prepare. Just add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar to 2 quarts ( 2 litres) of warm water, and stir thoroughly.Gently douche the whole vaginal area using cotton dipped in the water / vinegar mix. Most experts recommend you do this twice a day until the yeast infection symptoms are gone.
Many women recommend that you add a peeled clove of fresh garlic to the water as well. The garlic itself has very good antifungal properties, ideal for fighting the Candida albicans fungus which causes yeast infections. But it also has anti-inflammatory properties, so can takeany ‘sting’ out of the apple cider vinegar that might be present.
Alternatively, add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a bath of warm water. The level of water should be enough to cover your hips so that the vagina is also completely covered. Any more than this and the vinegar / water mix will be too weak. Sit upright in the bath for at least 20 minutes (30 minutes max) and lap the water against your vagina whilst holding the lips apart. Again, do this twice daily until the symptoms of your yeast infection disappear.
Now while apple cider vinegar can do a good job for many folks, it will still be very difficult to guarantee an actual cure. A complete cure requires that not just the symptoms, but the root cause and any other factors that can help lead to yeast infections are fully addressed; things like your diet, your lifestyle, etc. Basically, a total natural program, not just a single home remedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: What kind of doctor should a woman see for these symptoms:excessive hair growth, mucus, sweating & body odor? also chronic fatigue, poor immune system. My regular Dr. has done all kinds of tests: thyroid, blood sugar, anemia, diabetes, mono. Everything on my blood test comes back normal, but these symptoms are NOT normal! I am talking serious sweating and odor, and thick body hair that grows where only men have hair. Even if I shave , I can start to see and feel stubble 6-8 hours later. When I exercise, my clothes get soaking wet. It is so disgusting and embarrassing! I need to know who can help me. ANSWER: You probably have polycystic ovaries. You can try an OB/GYN or skip that and go straight to an endocrinologist. QUESTION: Apart from PCOS what could cause unwanted hair growth on face/stomach/breast and loss of head hair in a woman? I had a blood test and my hormone levels are normal, yet I have those symptoms. My hair on my head is thinning butas fast as I pluck body/face hairs they’re coming back within a couple of days and I hate it. What could be causing it? Has anyone else experienced this and would going on the pill help? ANSWER: Possibly an underactive thyroid. Other than that, it could be an hereditary condition. Ask your doc if your thyroid function was checked as well as your other hormone levels. Also, you could have hormone levels within normal range and still have PCOS. An ultrasound would confirm this. QUESTION: Is this hair growth normal? I’m 16 years old, and I’m Italian and Greek. I’ve always been a little hairier than most girls I know. My parents claim it’s because of my ethnicity (Italian and Greek) but for some reason I’m having trouble believing them I researched stuff on the computer, and a hormonal imbalance article came up. I’ve showed them to my parents and talked to them about it, and they said I do NOT have one. I really hope they’re right. But I’m the kinda person who obsesses about stuff likethis until I find out the true answer, haha. So if I DO have a hormonal imbalance, what are some other symptoms besides hair growth, and are there any foods I can eat or certain ways to exercise that can help me out? I guess if I did have one, I’d have male hormone dominance. So I’d just need a way to level it out. :/ Thanks so much, and am I just worrying for no reason? Am I normal? ANSWER: you’re perfectly normal. other ethnicity’s also have a lot of hair. its fine. wait till you’re older and get a waxxxx. QUESTION: How to lower testorone level in women? I’m a 23, female, married and use protection for sex. Not trying to have children at the moment, but would like to start trying in about 6 months. I’ve only gotten one period since December of 2006, the doctor put me on provera and I got it April 2007, now haven’t had one since. I did get my testorone level checked last time and I just got the results today and it’s high. Which I do have symptoms, hair growth, acne etc. What doeshaving high testorone mean? What can I do about it? How is it going to affect having children? Thanks for you help! ANSWER: You can try taking estrogen pills to higher that level to lower the testosterone. Having high testosterone just means that you’re body is producing more testosterone then other women do. It will make it more difficult to have children but it should be possible. Best of luck. QUESTION: What are symptoms of new whispy, fine hair growth around the nipples in a 24 yr old female suggestive of? Not taking any medication, no change in lifestyle at all. Has 2 yr old daughter and current partner. ANSWER: Its the two year old that gives it away. After a woman has children your hormones do a backflip to prepare you for chasing an active child around. More testosterone is produced sometimes having side effects such as hair around nipples, a snail trail on belly and facial hair just more noticable. Try changing your pill if your on it, if your not, get on it, and it may make adifference QUESTION: hair growth on neck from pcos? Although i have not yet been diagnosed with pcos i am pretty sure that i have it. I have almost all the symptoms including excess hair. It grows on my neck very fast and thick. I have been shaving it off for a while now but now i keep getting stubble so im not sure what to do. what else can i try to get rid of it? ANSWER: Talk with your doctor about a diagnosis and managing your PCOS. There are plenty of ways to remove the excessive hair growth, but I believe it is possible to manage the PCOS to lessen the hair growth. In the meantime, you can use a delapitory cream, wax, or laser treatments to remove the hair. QUESTION: How do you know when hair growth is natural vs a symptom of an underlying problem? I have hair that grows on my chin and my neck. It is not full patches of hair, but long dair hairs that are very visible. It’s very embarrassing! My hope would be that there is something wrong with me, that can be fixed, so this issuewould go away. ANSWER: Get your hormone levels checked. Maybe you have low estrogen or high testosterone levels. Other than that try laser surgery to remove the offending hairs permanently. QUESTION: How to trim hair growing between the labia? I am 18 and I have poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). One of the symptoms is hair growth, such as facial hair, abdomen hair, and hair growing between the labia. I’m taking birth control pills to treat my PCOS and my doctor informed me that the hair growth and the other symptoms of this condition will start going away in a few months. I can handle the facial hair with hair removal cream, but the hair between the labia is a problem. I shave my pubic area on a regular basis, all except for the problem hairs. I can’t use a razor because there is a very high risk of me accidentally cutting the inside of my labia and hair removal cream is dangerous to put there. I’ve tried pulling it out with tweezers, but it hurts because of the super sensitiveskin. I want to get rid of this hair because it itches and I am embarassed about the hair if I end up having a sexual partner before it clears up. Does anyone, a doctor or someone else with PCOS, preferably, know how I could trim this hair? ANSWER: I don’t know much about PCOS, but I do know that tweezing the hair down there can cause an infection. Don’t tweeze. I shave down there too and also have hair between the labia, the only thing I can do is use a really really good razor, no cheap disposables, lots of soap, and do it carefully. I really do think the quality of the razor is important. So far no cuts QUESTION: What are the symptoms and treatment for high testosterone? I was recently tested for free testosterone and blood work came back with high levels. I go for a doctor appointment next week but I’m anxious to find out exactly what this means for me. My “symptoms” are hair growth on chin and chest, fatigue, hard to lose weight, insomnia, social anxiety, occasional abdomen pain,mood swings & irritability, & high pulse rate. I have a 7 month son but really want to have a girl in the future. Does this mean my chances of getting pregnant again are reduced, or that my chances of having another boy are increased if I do get pregnant? What treatment may be prescribed for me? I’d really love to get my weight under control and it is essential to me that my insomnia is cured. I’m 33 years old. My periods are very regular though… is it possible to have PCOS and have clockwork like periods? They are usually not very heavy but very consistent and I was able to time it so we conceived our child fairly quickly because I know exactly when I ovulate and get my period. ANSWER: I’m 26 and have the SAME symptoms. After visiting the Dr, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It’s main symptoms are weight gain, trouble losing weight, hair growth in unwanted places (chest, chin, lip, thicker eye brows, thighs, etc), fatigue, acne, anxiety, depression, pain instomach from cysts, irregular periods. If you have PCOS, yes, your chances for getting pregnant are reduced bceause your body does not ovulate normally, but its not impossible. I got pregnant with my last daughter after being diagnosed and it only took us 2 months, so dont worry about that. I was prescribed to Metformin. This medication is actually originally used to treat diabetics for high blood sugar but is also used for PCOS to lower testosterone levels, and give energy to help avoid so much fatigue. I was also prescribed to Lexapro and Xanax for the depression and anxiety. I’ve been told that there isn’t a cure, but its easy to treat. Since being treated, I’ve lost weight, feel good, hair growth has reduced, periods are back to normal.. the only thing that has gone unfixed is acne. OH.. and the Xanax would help you with sleep. I have SEVERE insomnia, which is why the Dr gave me the Xanax. It has made a world of difference for me. I hope this helps. Let me know what you find out. Iam very curious just because I too have the same symptoms and if you dont have what I have… I want to research my own health. QUESTION: Excessive hair growth after contraceptive implant removal? I am an 18 year old female and I have a problem with excessive hair growth. I have always had more than average hair, but this used to be just in the normal places, like armpits, bikini area, legs etc and I could cope with that. For some reason though, it seems I’ve developed much more body hair since I’ve had my contraceptive implant removed. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not. I had the implant in for 10 months, then had it removed in February as I experienced constant bleeding. Since then I’ve seemed to have developed hair all over in places I never had hair. The hair on my thighs and lower back are now about 2cm long, there’s a lot of it and have a tint of brown to them so they’re visible. But what’s really upsetting is my stomach. Underneath my belly button I have developed darkbrown coarse hair, a quite a lot of lighter hair too. The hairs are like 1 inch long. I started bleaching it but there’s quite a bit of long hair there it just looks disgusting. Plus, I have developed brown-tinted hair all over my belly, the worst being in a line from my belly button all the way up to my breasts. It looks so horrible. If I pull the hair’s under my belly button out with tweezers, when it grows back you can see all the dark hairs growing through and sometimes they turn into ingrown hairs and its horrific. I dont understand why I’m experiencing this. My mum is not hairy at all, infact she barely has to even shave her legs she’s that hairless. My dad however, is a very hairy man. He has dark hair all over his body literally. But why am I taking after him if I’m a woman??? I’m just wondering when my hair will stop getting coarser. My facial hair is blonde and unoticable but I can imagine what I’ll be like in a years time, it looks like the hair on my face is starting to geta brown tint to it too. I’ve reasearched and all I can find is PCOS, but I have very regular periods, clear skins, bigger than average breasts and I’m quite thin so I don’t have any other of the symptoms accept for excessive hair growth. Why am I like this??? ANSWER: Its genetic basically you took your Dads. The fact that its happening after you removed the inplant is just a coincidence. 18 is abot the age when hairs get established. However, its nothing sinister, you just have to regularly remove the hair. Dont use tweezers too much. They cause hair to pimples. Use hair removel cream. YOu can be removing all the unwanted hairs every two weeks. As for the line from the belly button to below the breasts, that one you can just leave it. It looks very nice on some people for lack of better words. QUESTION: Do the symptoms of polycystic ovaries decrease once on medication? If I start having treatment for polycystic ovaries will symptoms such as thick hair growth decrease and also will istart to grow brest? I know they’re not the main concerns i should have but i am really embarrassed about them! thank you x ANSWER: QUESTION: 13 year old is tired all of the time, & has excess hair growth around her neck-Are these symptoms of something ANSWER: I’d have her checked out by the doctor, especially if this has been associated with weight gain. This can be a sign of hormonal problems… Make sure that the doctor does a full thyroid panel, it will pick up some problems that a more limited one won’t. QUESTION: Are there nutrients to encourage hair growth in cats? My cat had allergies for several months and most of the hair on her sides fell out. Steroid shots keep all the symptoms at bay, but she just has down on her sides; she’s partly bald. It’s been a couple of months and the hair just isn’t growing. Is her fur ever coming back? Can I do something to help it grow? Somehow I think wigs and extensions would not go over well. Thanks. ANSWER: cod liver oil, they love it and theywill get shineyyyyyy..couple of drops in their food,in my case they will slobber it right out of my hand Good to see you too old friend QUESTION: I have PCOS and ttc, Im getting ready to have an HSG test, what should I expect? My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 1 1/2 years now. I found out I had PCOS, which I felt like it was the end of the world. I had been on BC for 10 years, and never knew I had any problems. After getting off BC I had started to see all the symptoms, hair growth, weight gain, abnormal periods… I was on Clomid and got pregnant the first month. We were so excited. Then on Fathers Day this year we lost the baby. After being pregnant for 8 weeks, it was a very sad day. And were back to trying again. My doctor is sending me for a HSG test next week. Im nervous, because Im not sure what to expect. Is it painful? I have read that there are some pros and cons to the test. Does anyone have any advice? Does anyone know that if you have your period, doesthat mean you will ovulate during that cycle? We are ready to start our own family, does anyone have any ideas? There are so many things out there to try pills and remedies, at this point Im ready to try it all ANSWER: HI there! First take a breath! I know it is so frustrating! I also have PCOS, my first 3 babies were IVF (5 y.o. and 3 y.o. twins) This pregnancy now (I am 18 weeks) was all on our own, but it is because I was taking the drug Metformin. Have you had your insulin checked? A huge majority of women with PCOS are insulin resistant… I have never had two periods in a month yet I started this medicine last Sept, lost 25 pounds very quickly and got my periods every month. We decided to start trying although I didn’t really think it would work since my history, but the first month I was pregnant! :o) Women with PCOS also have a very high rate of miscarriage, mostly because their insulin levels are crazy! I am sorry you experienced this, I am so lucky I have not. However, for thispregancy my doctor keep me on Metformin for the first 3 months, and this is the only pregnancy I have not had serious spotting/bleeding with. I would highly suggest talking to your doctor about Metformin. It helped greatly! Now to answer your other questions, a HSG test is uncomfortable, take some Ibprofin before and it should be fine, it isn’t horrible. You can have a regular period and not ovulate, or you can ovulate what one thinks is the “egg” but really it is an empty shell. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to!!! I really hope all works out for you, I know how crushing it all can be!!! There is help, but sometimes you really have to search for it… I had to ask my doctor about the Metformin, shouldn’t they have known I needed it? But in the end it didn’t matter!!! Good luck! :o) akared75@yahoo.com 18 weeks pregnant with #4 QUESTION: The only symptom of PCOS is the abnormal hair growth, could I have it? I’ve read about it a lotonline and I don’t have irregular periods…I’m really nervous I have it ANSWER: i was the same way. im still scared shitless. QUESTION: PCOS-diagnosed and confused college student… help please!? I’m a college student who has had period “issues” since I first got my period (age 15). I finally had enough of the irregularity and odd symptoms (hair falling out, unwanted hair growth, horrible moodswings, cravings, etc.) that I went to an OB-GYN this past summer (I am now 19). An abdominal ultrasound showed “polycystic ovaries”, but I was sent to an endocrinologist for work-up which actually ended up being inconclusive and showed me ovulating. I went back to another OB-GYN in the practice who told me I do have PCOS……which did confuse me because of my spotless hormone workup. She put me on a BCP for period regulation and to “calm down my ovaries”. However, she did not address diet in the least bit – isn’t diet an important part of PCOs?!? I’m reading online about different diet plans, butconfused about general parameters I should stay within. Also, I don’t know the practicality of a fully “clean-eating” diet since I live on a college campus…. if anyone has suggestions, please post. I would greatly appreciate advice and/or personal experience!! Thanks. ANSWER: I know it’s confusing, but basically you can have polycystic ovaries without the syndrome, which is what it sounds like you may have. In order to have the syndrome, they diagnose it based on certain hormone levels in addition to the common symptoms that come along with it. So your period irregularities may just be a result of the polycystic ovaries, and not a hormonal issue. QUESTION: Can a teenage girl have PCOS? i’m a 16 year old girl and my mom has poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and i seem to have many of the same symptoms. excessive hair growth, weight problems and irregular periods. Could i possibly have this? i’ve told my mom and she just told me not to worry about it because even if i did have it therewouldn’t be anything i could do. i ‘m really getting worried that this could make me infertile and lead to other complications is there anything i could do to stop this or at least slow it down? Can you even get it as a teenager ? ANSWER: QUESTION: How did you resolve Demodex Mange NATURALLY in your dog? I am a medically concerned member of our local Pug Dog group. We see an enormous number of cases of the non-contagious Demodex Mange in our members’ dogs who over vaccinate on a schedule instead of using titer tests to indicate a need for vaccination. It breaks my heart every time I hear that someone has euthanized their pet needlessly at the suggestion of their vet after spending thousands of dollars on the vet’s chemical “band aids.” By over vaccinate, I mean those giving unnecessary components such as Lepto, Lyme, or snake bite protection or those who vaccinate more than every six years, or those who give Rabies vaccine to pups under a year old.) Pugs are genetically susceptible toVaccinosis. The result is Demodex where the body over reacts and attacks the dust mites normally present on the skin. Once this happens, many vets prescribe repetitive oral steroids and Pugs die from kidney failure about a year later. I am collecting information on natural Pug Health for my club and I need help finding out how others have cured Demodex and the resulting symptoms (hair loss, bumps on the forehead, itching, balding, secondary yeast and staph infection elephant skin.) So far, we have had to resort to a dose of Ivermectin to kill the mites and to get hair growth to return in severe cases. We don’t like this chemical solution. I would like to hear from those who have successfully cured their dogs, regardless of the breed. Thanks so much! ANSWER: Ivomec, or ivermectin, which is something already in heartworm preventative is a common remedy for demodex. Demodectic mange is never contagious…sarcoptic mange is..also known as scabies. Demodectic mange is a genetic disorder thatis passed on, and therefore means some pugs, as well as any other dog, may be prone to it based on genetics. Suppression of the immune system is something that causes the demodex to emerge. Sulfur based dips also help treat demodex. QUESTION: Anyone who suffers from PCOS, natural remedies, diet plan? Hi there. I am currently suffering with the symptoms, excess hair growth (mainly breasts and stomach..small amount on face) small amount of acne, and hair is thinning a great deal. I am a vegetarian so tend to opt for meals like baked potato, pasta, and bread therefore this is a lot of carbohydrates. I was wondering if anyone has success stories of not using drugs but with food intake (though I am not overweight I am 18 and only weigh 44kg) thanks any advice would be great! ANSWER: QUESTION: Sudden Hair Growth EVERYWHERE!!? I have been having weird symptoms and basically i started growing hair everywhere from head to toe! especially on the face and it is seriously messing up my skin! thishas left pores that were not previously there before and i also have other symptoms as well. the real mystery is that people around me are having the same exact symptoms as well. is anyone else going through this? what can this be? is this some kind of virus or something?? i’m not crazy or delusional, i am serious!!! ANSWER: You need to see a doctor. QUESTION: is increased body hair growth in men a sign or symptom of aids? increase in pubic hair length. hair on top of feet.hair inside of arms ANSWER: No, it means you are growing up. Growth of hair like structures on the tounge is a sign of AIDS. QUESTION: are sweaty palms and feet related to excessive hair growth? my daughter has more body hair than normal and sweaty palms and feet. what are the causes of these symptoms? ANSWER: there may be a hormonal imbalance…you should see a physician and talk about it. i know a young lady who has the problem of always sweaty palms and there is an actual medical condition attributed to it.hopefully you’ll feel better after talking to a medical professional about it. QUESTION: Help! pill for excess body hair? I am 16 years old and have had a huge amount of body hair since i was 13. It’s horrible. i’ve tried laser hair removal and it didnt work so i’m going to go to the doctor and see if there is anything i can take to lessen the hair growth. I’ve been tested for PCOS and i dont beleive i have it since i have no other symptoms except excess hair. please help. has anyone excperianced a sucessful treatment for this problem? ANSWER: QUESTION: Hormonal imbalance symptoms on a teenage girl??? Help?!? I’m a sixteen year old and these are the symptoms im having: Hair loss. Especially in the shower. Like lotssss of my hair falls off that it could clog the drain. Lots of fatigue. Sometimes it’s hard for me to go to sleep at night. Heavy periodss. Sometimes bad cramps that i have to lay down. I feel weak sometimes. I get loss of concentration sometimes. I get yeast infectionseasily. Yesterday i got a really bad headache. I break out. Like bad acne. white heads especially. I get hair growth on weird places. Eww :/ I get real anxious sometimes depressed and im on anti-depressants. (ZOLOFT) And i have dry spots on my skin on my arms. Like if you feel them you can feel some weird dry spots. especially on my right arm. I know it can happen to all ages. But do i hormonal imbalance? and what is the treatments for it?? I’m not over weight. I’m 5’4 and 116 lbs. Oh and my mom has those hypothyroid. I got checked for it a year ago and i didn’t have it. ANSWER: QUESTION: Teen Girl Hair Growth, Missed Periods? hi, im taylor im 14 ive had my period since i was 12 i had it for 6 months every month then it skipped a year, i got it after 1 whole year, then it skipped 6 months then i got it again. ive noticed i have a few hairs on my chin like 2/3/4 and medium colored hair over my top lip, and i have hair covering my abdomen. i also have many symptoms of polycystic ovariansyndrome i have hair all over, my abdomen & dark patches of skin on the sides of my neck. im only 14 and scared to tell my parents i was wondering if there was anything i can eat or do to maybe help with this? what should i do. ANSWER: Taylor, WHY would you be afraid to tell your parents??? None of this is your fault. Ask your Mom or Dad about this and if they think you should see a doctor I’m sure they will schedule an appointment. Just do it! Good luck dear. QUESTION: Teen Girl Facial Hair Growth, Missed Periods? hi, im taylor im 14 ive had my period since i was 12 i had it for 6 months every month then it skipped a year, i got it after 1 whole year, then it skipped 6 months then i got it again. ive noticed i have a few hairs on my chin like 2/3/4 and medium colored hair over my top lip, and i have hair covering my abdomen. i also have many symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome i have hair all over, my abdomen & dark patches of skin on the sides of my neck. im only 14 and scared totell my parents i was wondering if there was anything i can eat or do to maybe help with this? what should i do. ANSWER: my gf has that same thing,. she hasnt had any periods for over a year, and had alot of fuzzyz all over. she sais that its a hormonal unbalance,. and like you she had her period at one time but then over the years lost it gained it back,. all without any rythim, and the way to fix that hormonal inbalance would best be with birth control,. and theres something els,. some pills just for that. look em up, i would ask her but we where on a car wreck and shes on the hospital right now, she had it pretty bad and had her whole jaw reconstructed. but yeah thats all i can tell you good luck QUESTION: What can cause excess facial hair growth? About 9-10 months ago I started getting all sorts of really weird symptoms. Trust me some of them are really bizarre, but I never really looked into any of them because they didn’t interfere with my everyday life. But as the months went onI continued to add on more off symptoms, I have been researching these symptoms I have come across “hypothyroid” as a possible problem, I have 18 of the 22 symptoms. But one symptom that was not on the list was excess hair growth, I mean hair like a man would have on his face, not that bushy, I would say around 50-75 strands from my chin to mid way down my neck, but they are very thick, like what would be on your legs or underarms… I have been waxing and plucking, it is very embarrassing I am only 23 years old, If I do not keep up with this daily it is quite noticeable after the 3rd to 4th day. I am married and my husband and I have a little 2 year old son, after about 5 months of this ridiculous hair growth my husband, God bless him, finally has the guts to tell me before I leave the house that I need to quickly wax or pluck. I guess my question is, is this in any related to hypothyroid, or is this something completely different? Also back in 2003 I was diagnosed with Chrones in mylarge intestine, which I have had in remission since late 04, (Dr’s were baffled I am completely medication free) but I am starting to get scared that I am just falling apart now, I was adopted so I have no clue about my biological parents medical history…Other than…GO SEE A DR,(which as soon as I have the copay money I will be) does anyone have any suggestions? I also have no clue about my B/P, but I have day’s of puffy reddish face, but not all the time…and most defiantly on the weight gain. No I have not had any sort of hormone therapy. The only thing that would “change hormones” (I think I have no clue) is, I have the ‘T’ Shaped IUD. ANSWER: Well,did you recently had any “HORMONE THERAPY” or “ERGOSTERONE THERAPY”…such therapies may in long run lead to hormonal imbalances,that may induce excessive hair growth. Moreover,over and above your facial hair,did you recently notice any symptoms like:- Weight gain Reddening of the face Raised B/P If yes,then you should certainly concern yourfamily physician reg.”HYPERADRENALISM” or “CUSHING’S SYNDROME”. QUESTION: Insulin Resistance? I exercise 6 days a week 30 min a time at Curves and hike 2 miles on sundays I eat low fat low carb diet. I eat 6 very small meals a day and consume 1275 -1300 cal a day.I have been doing this programme for a year and only dropped 20 lbs. My weight fluxs any where from 5 -9 lbs a week. I check my blood sugar many times a day and it goes UP (133-150) prior to eating and drops (90-100) after eating. A1C and gluclose testing is normal. My doctors Two GP’s, an Endocrinologist accuses me “sneaking” on my diet or not working out as hard as I report. Can anyone tell me what is happening to me. One Endo told me that I have PCOD but I reacted badly to the meds. I am only 40 y/o and want to loose wieght and get in to shape but I can’t seem to do it. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. below you will find other symptoms facial hair growth, adult onset acne, sleep abnormalities, leg adema. I am in dire need ofadvice. ANSWER: Try here: It’s a community for people with PCOS. There is a forum and in one part of the forum there are separate sections for weight loss and recipes. Good luck. QUESTION: Is it possible i have PCOS even if my hormonal levels are normal? I have pretty much all the symptoms: excessive hair growth even on my face and stomach, painful long and heavy periods that are very irregular, multiple ovarian cysts, high percentage of body fat (27%) even though im underweight (94lbs), close to the normal limit levels of LDL cholesterol and low levels of HDL cholesterol, a lot of water retention in my stomach and oily hair and skin even though i dont have acne. My doctor made me do blood tests but they all came out normal my hormonal levels are fine then how come i have an excessive hair growth? She dismissed the subject and said it was genetic and i’d have to deal with it but it cant be cause my mom doesnt have much hair, her arms and thighs are completely hairless… Ive been onDiane35 before and it helped alot with the excessve hair growth and oily hair and skin but it would make me throw up everytime i would start taking it even after 9months of use. My doctor thought it was too strong for me and now im taking one of the lightest one in the market but it does nothing to me and i still get sick everytime i restart taking it after the 7 days break… is it possible i have pcos even if my hormonal levels are find and should i visit another doctor? Will it be okay if i go back to diane35? i know its probably too strong for someone with my weight but im beginning to think im oestrogen intolerant because even the lightest pill on the market makes me very sick and if i dont have many options i might as well take one that makes feel “better”. im 20 btw and have had excessive hair growth issues since i was 12… ANSWER: yes. The ovarian cysts gave it away. As for excessive hair growth, it might not be hormonal. That’s usually the reason for it, but it could just be,well, normal for you. PCOS is a syndrome. You can have one symptom or all of them, but the cysts are the big one. 20% of all women have it, so in that sense it’s not really a big deal. You might need to get a referral to a women’s clinic that specialises in things like endometriosis etc. They can give you a bit more information, both in general and what’s going on with you personally. QUESTION: do i have pcos? i do have alot of body hair like on my chin,chest and breasts none on my back though but i dont have irregular periods or weight gain could i have pcos even though i dont have any of the other symptoms besides hair growth? ANSWER: It’s possible, however hair growth can be a number of things. PCOS is a very complex condition and it takes a variety of tests to confirm the diagnosis. One symptom alone isn’t going to confirm you have it. See your GYN or an endocrinologist for further testing. Good luck. QUESTION: Any women dealing with Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome? Poly cysticOvarian Syndrome. I have been dealing with this since last year. My Doctor put me on birth control and Metformin to help with the symptoms. I bleed very bad and it is very abnormal. The Metformin helps a little but It makes me have diaherra really bad. Recently I feel sharp pains in my bottom, back and sides. After intercourse every-time, I bleed very bad, its bright red. When I am off I have clear discharge all the time. When I was 17 I had lesions on my cervix, the Pap smear saved me from cervical cancer. They gave Biopsy and Cryosurgery. I was fine after until last year. I read up the signs and symptoms of Endometrial cancer and Cervical cancer and I have the symptoms and sign. I want to know what steps I should take to get the Pcos too-ken care of and what test do I ask for and do you specialize in these diseases? I went to the ob gyn that tied my tubes last year to get an ultra sound on the cysts but she never replied back now I am in search of a new Ob. I am currently still onit will benefit you, is to try them and see. You can always quit taking them, if you have bad side effects. Good luck QUESTION: Sudden, rapid weight gain? Help!? Hi. Recently I’ve been having some strange symptoms. First off, I have gained a lot of weight over a short span of time. I’m 5’5” and used to weigh around 135lbs two months ago. No matter how much I ate, I never went over 138lbs. Currently I’m over 150 lbs. I have not changed my eating habits at all. I tried dieting and it had no effect when usually, I can get to around 125 lbs easily. Also, my heart rate seems very irregular and I get heart palpitations. Despite drinking little (less than 8 oz) to no water during the day, I have to use the restroom atleast once a hour. New symptoms: - sudden, rapid, unexplainable weight gain - heart palpitations - frequent urination - bouts of sleep apnea - trouble concentrating - slurred speech/trouble speaking - increase irritability - back pain/stiff joints Ongoing symptoms: - acne - hairgrowth (not extreme but a little more than an average woman) - irregular periods - slow wound healing time - sensitivity to fruit and lactose I do not take any medications besides multivitamins, which I have been taking for 6 years. I am 100% sure I am NOT pregnant. I am not on birth control, I am abstinent (so no STDs), and I do not use any recreational substances, etc. I am really concerned about my health. I will be visiting a doctor soon but I would like to have some idea of what I may have. Please help : ( Thank you so much! ANSWER: That’s such a mix of symptoms…it’s difficult to tell if they may be related or not. You could try a medical website like www.yourdiagnosis.com to see if they come up with something specific or at least the part of your body that most likely involved to help the doctor. Good luck and feel better soon. QUESTION: Do I have a disease? Help please! : (? Hi. Recently I’ve been having some strange symptoms. First off, I have gained a lot of weight over ashort span of time. I’m 5’5” and used to weigh around 135lbs two months ago. No matter how much I ate, I never went over 138lbs. Currently I’m over 150 lbs. I have not changed my eating habits at all. I tried dieting and it had no effect when usually, I can get to around 125 lbs easily. Also, my heart rate seems very irregular and I get heart palpitations. Despite drinking little (less than 8 oz) to no water during the day, I have to use the restroom atleast once a hour. New symptoms: - sudden, rapid, unexplainable weight gain - heart palpitations - frequent urination - bouts of sleep apnea - trouble concentrating - slurred speech/trouble speaking - increase irritability - back pain/stiff joints Ongoing symptoms: - acne - hair growth (not extreme but a little more than an average woman) - irregular periods - slow wound healing time - sensitivity to fruit and lactose I do not take any medications besides multivitamins, which I have been taking for 6 years. I am 100% sure I am NOTpregnant. I am not on birth control, I am abstinent (so no STDs), and I do not use any recreational substances, etc. I am really concerned about my health. I will be visiting a doctor soon but I would like to have some idea of what I may have. Please help : ( Thank you so much! ANSWER: You should have gone to see your doctor 41 minutes ago. Or a while ago. Go ask him/her about it, so people on here wont confuse you. QUESTION: PCOS & ovary cysts related? can a women with pcos have cysts only in one ovary and the other ovary is very healthy? i was diagnosed with pcos couple months ago, but again i made another u/s to make sure, with another dr. she said i have cysts in the right ovary and the left ovary is normal and healthy. so what does that mean? do i have pcos or not? i have a lot of pcos symptoms. body hair growth, falling scalp hair, acne. but i do have normal period every month and am not over wight. plz tell me wt u think does this put me in batter case, in regard of conceiving?they didn’t check for my insulin resistance yet, but the only thing was LH was a lil higher then FSH. everything else is ok. yes i do ovulate, i use opks, and i conceived after 8 months trying, but it turned out Blighted ovum! now am waiting to miscarry on my own. ANSWER: Yes, it’s possible for only one of your ovaries to have cysts and the other is normal. Yes, it actually does seem like your chances of conceiving will probably be better. Do you have any other problems related to PCOS. Not just the symptoms, but like, insulin resistance? I would definitely think about tracking your cycles to see if you are actually ovulating. Buy opks, and use a BBT. This will give you a great deal of insight on what your body is doing, and when and will help you in your TTC journey. QUESTION: Could i have cushings disease? ok i have read a lot about the condition and i have some of the symptoms like: hair growth on my tummy, face, thighs and upper arms i also have the stretch marks on my thighs,arms, on my sides-butt and some on my chest as well. I have gained some weight in the last couple of years, but mainly around my tummy and yes i also have that little hump on my shoulder…so any ideas? well i also my periods dont come every month, i have problems with my back sometimes, and i can be pretty irritable sometimes to and my face in the last years has become more round ANSWER: I suppose its possible, but the symptoms that you are describing are somewhat vague. Going to your doctor would be the best way to find out…you might have another hormonal problem called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Here are the symptoms… -Acne. -Weight gain and trouble losing weight. -Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back. -Thinning hair on the scalp. -Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding. -Fertility problems.Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant (infertility). -Depression If you need more info either go to webmd.com or wrongdiagnosis.com…hope this helps. Schedule a docs appointment so you can figure out what’s going on. It does sound like you might have PCOS, but you really can’t be sure unless you get all the necessary diagnostic tests. If you do get the diagnosis then they will put you on birth control. A more natural treatment (it works for me) is to take evening primrose oil and use bioidentical progesterone cream. QUESTION: can polycystic ovary syndrome cause hair loss? I am thinking I have polycystic ovary syndrome, I have alot of the symptoms except I didn’t read anything on hair loss with it, I have just seen that hair growth on chest, back, and face, but nothing on hair loss! ANSWER: i was recently diagnosed with this. yes it can cause hair loss. u can have hair grow on ur chest, neck, and face. u have irregular periods. i even have a pregnancy like mask on my face.when i start my period it goes away and then around ovualtion time u can start to see it again. all of this is due to ur ovaries producing to much testosterone and ur pancreas producing to much insulin. my doctor put me on metformin. my doctor did a simple blood test on me to see if i had it. i also had an ultrasound and it showed cyst all in my ovaries. go see ur family doctor or ur gyn doctor. also visit webmd.com. good luck!!!!!!!! QUESTION: PCOS, amenorrhea, hair-growth and brain-tumors? I haven’t had my period since october. I went to the doctor and was tested for PCOS. The blood-test came up positive. I then had an ultrasound since at the time my clinical symptoms were nearly nonexistent, today I have noticed an increase in body hair and acne though. The ultrasound came back and I was told I did not have polycystic ovaries. Anyway I head in this week for an adrenal gland test to see if that hormone is also messed up. Lately, however, I have been thinking about pitutary braintumors. I am well aware that they are rare but I think they solve some of my other symptoms originally written off to lack of sleep and overall stress. (I should add that brain tumors of this sort have been known to cause insomnia in some patients.) Anyway, I have had a slew of nosebleeds in the last year. I have never had these before and besides that I have watery nasal discharge. Furthermore I have the worst headaches. They seem pressure related and worsen when I wake up in the morning. If I happen to take a nap during the day, they become unbearable I literarily cannot get any work done. Also possibly a neurological problem is my intense joint pain. I was told I have mildly inverted hips which could cause some of the knee pain I endure but at times my joints feel so sore and so painful that I can’t stand or my limbs feel heavy and numb. I also get very dizzy when I stand and I usually fall and have to stand again, if I have been sitting for any extended period of time. I also havea very spotty memory lately. Sometimes I’ll do things five seconds ago and not remember them. I was throwing my sponge the otherday and minutes later would exclaim where is the sponge. I’d find it on the floor and unaware how it got there. This really prompted me to a neurological cause for my sick feelings. Other than all this I suffer from extreme lethargy. I get worn out and tired from very little activity. My work is very demanding and I dont sleep as much as I should but I still feel like my energy is gone. I also have been diagnosed with extremely low levels of vitamin b and vitamin d. I was shocked when I found out how many ailments I am dealing with since my other doctor seemed to find nothing wrong with me. I am beginging to wonder basically what is wrong with me. The doctor seems to thing PCOS is still a possibility and I really want to get on birth control to stop hair growth and everything. However I am starting to worry that this brain tumor is actually a possibility. Hasanybody heard anything about pitutary gland brain tumors? Could this explain it all? Would this be curable? Any other ideas for my ailments? (I also had gardisail could that be to blame?) ANSWER: A negative ultrasound scan does not mean that you don’t have PCOS, only a minority of PCOS sufferers show multiple cysts on ultrasound at any given time. You do have many PCOs symptoms, but it may not be PCOS, as you have other symptoms too. You may want to get tested for CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) as that can mimic PCOS, also get your thyroid and prolactin levels checked. I would also look into your insulin levels (not a fasting insulin or fasting glucose, as they can be misleading – get a glucose tolerance test with insulin levels). Elevated insulin is a common cause of PCOS, and it can develop into diabetes. It does sound like you have an issue in the pituitary-hypothalamus-adrenal axis, but I think a tumour is the least likely scenario. The nose bleeds might suggest high bloodpressure, whilst the dizziness on standing is a vasovagal episode (temporary low blood pressure) which can be triggered by many things. You really need to follow through the testing with your doctor. No harm to get some inputs from the web to ask your doctor about, but still, use them sensibly in discussion with your doctor rather than trying to diagnose yourself. QUESTION: What could be symptoms of too much natural testosterone production in a male? Im 18 and some people say i look like im 25 because I am so hairy. I have excessive hair all over my body. It’s also easy for me to build muscle and i also develop acne easily so Im guessing it’s related to testosterone. I have to shave every other day due to rapid hair growth. ANSWER: Excessive testosterone would be evident as oily skin, more acne, night sweats, more frequent erections, increased sexual desire, increased aggression, advanced male pattern baldness, early fusion of growth plates, excessive red blood cell production(polycythemia) Keep in mind this web site’s list of effect is from testosterone injections not natural production. (I was shaving twice a day back then.) Old Doc QUESTION: Question about hair growth and loss during pregnancy? Okay so I know doctors say you’ll find more hair on your hairbrush or in the bathtub drain but is it normal to lsoe pubic hair? Every time I go to the bathroom there is a ton in my underwear. Is this normal or should I mention it to my OB on Thursday? Also, I’ve noticed hair growth on my boobs and stomach. On my boobs it’s just fine hairs that, if I didn’t have dark brown hair, may not be noticeable…but they are long suckers. lol. On my stomach it’s VERY coarse, very long black hairs. Is this just another weird hormonal symptom of pregnancy? Or do I need to find a good waxer after birtth? lol karamel why should I “pull that sh*t out”. Waxing “down there” is stupid and a waste. My husband doesn’t care and I don’t care so why would I waste the pain and money?Besides, even if I DID wax, I don’t think it’s fully safe to do while pregnant. So since my question wasn’t about whether I should wax my vagina or not I’m going to have to ask you to butt out. ANSWER: Some women get the line other get hair. I also had the weird dark coarse hair appear on my stomach. It didn’t go away after birth unfortunately and I frequent a very wonderful lady who specializes in the removal of things from places they don’t belong As for the loss of pubic hair, I wouldn’t worry about it too much, by the time you are due that area will not be something you have seen in awhile let alone get very near. QUESTION: Men: Do you think a woman with facial hair is unattractive? I was diagnosed with PCOS about 8 or 9 years ago, and one of the symptoms for some are hair under the chin and above the top lip (like a mustache). I am dark-skinned so it is not that noticeable on me unless you’re up close, but I try to keep it waxed or shaved. When my husband tries to touch me on theface I dodge so he can’t feel the hair. I feel gross when we kiss because I feel like I have whiskers. The hair doesn’t grow in that thick on the top of my lip, but under my chin it grows a little thicker (not like a beard, but too much hair for a woman in my opinion). He knows the hair is there. I have went to the doctor for this and they do have a medicine (Spironolactone) that can stop the hair growth, even birth control pills can help, but because I don’t want to take anything that could further intefere with my infertility issues I have opted not to take anything for the hair. Guys, do you find this unattractive or am I overreacting? Any of you ladies going through this? Even though most people can’t tell it’s there, I know it’s there and it bugs me! I think the fact that I use a small shaver is making it grow back thicker, but the hair removal creams just don’t get the stubborn hairs off my face. ANSWER: sorry you’re dealing with this have you thought about electrolis(sp?) ithink it permanently removes stuff like this and there’s a new medication on the market that works wonder (or so it states) ask your dermatologist QUESTION: What is the best type of birth control pill to help with the symptoms of Polycystic ovaries? Is there a pill that help fight facial hair growth and weight gain cause from Polysystic Ovaries ANSWER: try the jasmine pill, the best thing you can do to eleviate the symptoms of p.c.o’s is to lose some weight and the jasmine pills side effects consist of weight loss! QUESTION: Unwanted hair growth? I’m fifteen, I went to the gynecologist three months ago and found out that I have poly cystic ovary syndrome, I’m on birth control to help most of my symptoms, and I have been for those three months. One problem, I’m growing hair on the underpart of my chin where guys grow beards, and it’s really annoying . I also have dark hair on my upper lip. What can I do to stop this from growing more, or what can I fo to maintain it? Oh, I also have avery, very thick scar on my upper lip that is really sensitive, so if there is anything gentle to remove the hair from there, please let me know. Thank you! oh and obviously the birth control isn’t helping very much, if i’m still growing hair. ANSWER: you have need to take care .Other i have no answers QUESTION: Hair loss, body/facial hair growth, jaw line spots… what’s going on? My hair seemed to be thinning for the last 8 months but i’m sure in the last 4 it definitely has! the past 2 it’s been really noticeable, all across my hair line, it’s receded where a mans would and has thinned all over. I notice hairs on my clothes and in my bath more than normal every day now. About 4 months ago I thought i noticed the hair on my top lip had gotten a little darker but i put it out of my mind. Now i’m sure i have more hair there and on my face! it’s not thick and black or anything, i can just see it more. Had one or two black hairs turn up on my neck though.. and today noticed one on mynipple! :O Spots!! my god spots i’ve always had a couple of spots, odd one near my mouth or on my head, but these!! Like lumps deep under the skin, mostly unpickable, painful, on my temples, jawline and around my mouth! it’s verging on acne. I’m a 23 year old woman, this is an absolute nightmare! really really knocking what little confidence I have. Sure these symptoms are related. Been to doctors, I’ve just had my thyroid checked and it was fine. on antibiotics for last 3-4 weeks for my face and using differin cream but still getting new spots. My god someone tell me what could be going on please! ANSWER: Hello. You should Google PCOS, because you definitely have some of the symptoms for it. It could also be a hormonal imbalance, so you probably should get your levels checked. One more thing, I have thyroid disease, and your levels can be fine, but you still have a thyroid problem. My levels were normal when i was diagnosed, and my main symptom at the time was hair loss. You need to
