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    Hirsutism

    I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 14 years old, after I saw an Obgyn about irregular periods. While my periods have become slightly more regular over the years (they're not 6 months apart anymore, anyway!), I still have a problem with hirsutism. I was wondering if anyone else with PCOS noticed a decrease in the amount of body hair you had. I'm just curious because I hate having excessive hair. It makes me feel pretty manly.

    So. I'd love to hear from you. Has Atkins helped any of you with this problem?
    -Victoria
    Female, 17, 5'5"
    SW: 199.8 lbs
    CW: 192.6 lbs
    GW: 132.2 lbs
    Mini-goal 1: 190
    Mini-goal 2: 175
    Mini-goal 3: 160
    Mini-goal 4: 155 by June 9th





    69 Days Until I'm in Ireland.
    149 Days Until I'm 18. ^^

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    Re: Hirsutism

    Hi Victoria. I am on my second time Atkins. The first time I got down to 129 lbs from 170 and I noticed a huge decrease in all of my PCOS symptoms including the hair growth! There was a lot less. I fell off the wagon and gained a LOT of weight and now my PCOS symptoms are far worse than ever. I know in my experience Atkins really did wonders for my pcos and the hair growth did slow down considerably! Hoping that will happen again and I can stick with it this time! Best of luck to you I hope things improve for ya.
    Annie
    F/27











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    • #3
      Re: Hirsutism

      Thanks a lot! That makes me feel a lot better. Can't wait to get to goal now!
      -Victoria
      Female, 17, 5'5"
      SW: 199.8 lbs
      CW: 192.6 lbs
      GW: 132.2 lbs
      Mini-goal 1: 190
      Mini-goal 2: 175
      Mini-goal 3: 160
      Mini-goal 4: 155 by June 9th





      69 Days Until I'm in Ireland.
      149 Days Until I'm 18. ^^

      April push up challenge: 20/600
      April Abs Challenge: 50/1500

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      • #4
        Re: Hirsutism

        i realize this thread is a little old, but i've been off the wagon about a month, and in that time i've had a major increase in the hirsutism....its worse than ever now...i am back on induction today! just more reassurance that yes Atkins does help with the PCOS symptoms including hirsutism! i can't believe how quickly and how severe those symptoms came back just by not eating right!
        Annie
        F/27











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        • #5
          Re: Hirsutism

          I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS, but I do have a few of the symptoms, including excessive hair growth on my face. Get your dermatologist or endocrinologist to recommend a good laser hair removal clinic. It did wonders for my self esteem, and has really helped control the problem. I warn you though - it's quite pricey.

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          • #6
            Re: Hirsutism

            Im just starting on this site, but have been strict on the atkins diet since Oct 28th. and lost 30 lbs. I noticed that once I was in ketosis, that my hair growth slowed down conciderably.

            When I am not on the atkins diet and I am consuming soda and carbs at my leisure, I acutally have to wax or shave several times a day. I would even keep a razor in my truck and at work.

            Now I can go two days without worrying about it. I am also looking into lazor removal, but that is if my hair continues to grow in a couple more months. I hear that hair grows in three to four week cycles. So whatever hair that was gonna grow from carbs before, is already preparing to sprout. I will give it a little more time to see if it completely corrects itself before I spend the money $1200 for the treatment. This cost is straight from the dr. for sideburns, chin, neck, and lip. This is for up to 6 treatments. And it is a six treatment minumum.

            I have been on atkins before and lost tons of weight. This is the only diet that works for me. I had to get off of it last year after losing 50lbs when I got pregnant. I gained 45lbs durring pregancy, but have lost 35 since Oct. 28th. being on atkins. I will no longer stray from the atkins diet, for the hirsutism reason, and I am also borderling diabetic. When I eat sugar, I swell up and crash into a deep sleep. It is more pain than it's worth, so no more sugar for me!!!
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            Starting weight 245
            Current weight 218
            Short term goal 185
            Long term goal 150


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            • #7
              Re: Hirsutism

              That is exciting. I have hirsutism and I am on day 5 of Induction. I hope that this will help slow down my symptoms, especially this. I hate having to shave...it's humiliating!!
              Began 01/03/2009

              SW : 325
              CW : 305

              Goals
              #1 : 300 <--- almost there....
              #2 : 280
              #3 : 260
              #4 : 240
              #5 : 220
              #6 : 200
              #7 : 180
              #8 : 160


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              • #8
                Re: Hirsutism

                Humiliating is right!! When I was pregnant, before I found out what I was having, I knew he was a boy. The hair on my face grew back almost as soon as I removed it, and I assumed it was from the extra male hormones. When I went into labor, I was bedridden in the hospital for six days. I had to embarassingly send my husband to get me a razor, and he actually shaved my face. It was the most humiliating experiance of my life.
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                Starting weight 245
                Current weight 218
                Short term goal 185
                Long term goal 150


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                • #9
                  Re: Hirsutism

                  I have that condition as well - not sure about PCOS but have always had irregular periods - every other month which makes it hard to believe I have
                  been pregnant 10 times and have had 6 kids!

                  I broke down and did the laser - the cost for me at the time was $900 for three treatments and then $50 for each additional - regardless of how many years past it was. That was 8 years ago and I go back once or twice a year.

                  I was VERY relieved to get rid of the side burns. I used to keep tweezers in the car - when you were stuck at a railroad crossing and you see all those nasty hairs in sunlight!

                  No more as you can't tweeze - but it is well worth the $$


                  Waist: Start 40, Current 36
                  Hips: Start 45. Current 43
                  Thighs: 24
                  Arms: 14

                  Almost 49 year old female and mom of six!

                  First Time: 1/00 - lost 15# until got oopsy'd by #6....

                  Now I feel like I have to - I know I am having trouble catching my breath and I am so uncomfortable.

                  I need to do this not just for me but for my family. And that scares me.




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                  • #10
                    Re: Hirsutism

                    I must say that this diet is a GODSEND when it comes to my PCOS symptoms, especially hirsutism. I am so excited!! Before I would shave daily and by the end of the day it was all back again. Now I can go a couple DAYS without having to worry...amazing!!!
                    Began 01/03/2009

                    SW : 325
                    CW : 305

                    Goals
                    #1 : 300 <--- almost there....
                    #2 : 280
                    #3 : 260
                    #4 : 240
                    #5 : 220
                    #6 : 200
                    #7 : 180
                    #8 : 160


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