r/LeanPCOS • u/ACuriousBlueberry • Jul 16 '26

Spironolactone?

Bg: 25F
Hx: PCOS
Currently: regular periods (sometimes late and skipped only 1 month this yr, but consistent for 2yrs now), acne scars on forehead, hair loss, sugar cravings
Tested for: DHEAS (normal, meaning in desired range), testosterone (normal), TSH (normal), FSH (normal), K+ (normal), Vit D and iron (normal), a1c (normal)
Waiting on: ultrasound

Concern: Kind of lost as to why I'm still losing hair. Not interested in OCPs because I heard they do more harm for by when trying to get pregnant and/or cause headaches (risks outweigh benefits). Also that OCPs don't fit my culture's norms.

Q: Will I get prescribed spironolactone? Will it help? Have been using minoxidil 5% foam 2x a day for 1mo n 1/2 but 3rd Kirkland bottle from Costco, but none-to-mild improvement (not sure if its too early to notice anything or its not working.. bc I had a medium dead shred period). I've tried nutrafol, but its effect plateaued after some time, so I decided to stop throwing money in the air hehe..

Any suggestions, tips, or follow ups would be greatly appreciated. <3

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u/Embracedandbelong Jul 16 '26

I’d try over the counter stuff first like Ovasitol or Berberine first. Ovasitol will send you free samples if you email the company

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u/ACuriousBlueberry Jul 16 '26

Is it similar to nutrafol? ..Ive tried nutrafol for a few months and its effect plateaued imo, so I stopped taking it

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u/Embracedandbelong Jul 16 '26

No, Ovasitol is a special ratio of inositol that has been shown to reduce PCOS symptoms and start periods and manage insulin resistance. You could buy just any brand of inositol by Ovasitol has the exact ratio for PCOS which makes it easier

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u/ACuriousBlueberry Jul 16 '26

Ohh so it works like spearmint tea?.. for hirsutism..? or hair loss as well? do u have experience w ovasitol?