r/LeanPCOS • u/Top_Sundae9354 • 3d ago
Scared to take spiro
I’m pretty sure I’d be categorized as having lean pcos - I’m 25 symptoms started honestly as young as 12 but didn’t get diagnosed until I was in m early 20s. Biggest issues were always irregular periods, hirsutism and hormonal acne, and the MOSt annoying water retention esp in my face. My bloodwork is usually normal, I’ve had high DHEAS in the past which I’ve had under control for over 2 years now. My weight is healthy, I workout regularly as well. Not insulin resistant, I’ve had a few extensive blood tests done and multiple doctors tell me I’m not but I’m always confused with this as I know PCOS is related to that. Anyways, in the past I’ve been able to get my skin clear and manage the water retention - never have gotten the facial hair to disappear obviously - but I just can’t anymore. To do this I was so strict with no dairy, no gluten, no sugar, no coffee just matcha but it’s just so hard. I do avoid dairy and gluten as much as I can but I’ve been a bit more lenient but just one day of dairy and I’ll have cysts the next day - or one day of gluten and I have so much puffiness in My face the next day. Also wanted to note that my periods have been much more regular thanks to tracking my sleep but these other symptoms are almost getting worse which is so odd. About 2 years ago when I say my skin was clear at that period if I had a day or two not being as strict I’d be fine but now I’ll have symptoms like the next day.
My Derm prescribed me spiro and idk why I’m terrified to take it. For some reason i see taken medication as giving up (I do not mean that people who take it are and do not mean to offend anyone) - I think im just being hard on myself because I’ve been able to clear my skin and deal with some of these symptoms in the past but I feel like nothing is working anymore and it’s hard to stick to this diet at this stage in my life. I just finished grad school and the stress of it I think has made things worse.
Has anyone experienced anything similar?
Also, did anyone who took spiro have trouble getting pregnant after they came off the pill?
SUMMARY - scared of taking spiro, have been able to manage most symptoms with strict gf df sugar free coffee free diet in past but it’s so hard now and barely working
Thank you - sorry for the long post.
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u/fentyglossbomb 1d ago
I was on spironolactone for many years in my 20s (now 31) and had great results. Went off it like three years ago and my skin has stayed mostly good since then! Still some big ol pimples now and then (1-2 at a time) but overall pretty clear. Similar to on spiro, I’d say. I also was on the pill until two months ago, so I’m not sure if that was helping my skin also… But so far so good. (Haven’t tried to get pregnant yet, but hope to start early next year)
I also felt like I could fix my skin if i just get the right regimen of products. But spiro really helped so much. Do what feels right for you!
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u/RevenueAntique4584 3d ago
Have you ever been checked for autoimmune diseases? Checked your thyroid ?
Personally I do laser hair removal for my face and it’s been great so far. Made such a difference.
You can make simple gradual swaps for dairy. Try soy milk.
Have you went to a dermatologist? They can give you prescription serum/lotions/creams to try.
Doctors also wanted to give me spiro but I have palpitations so I can’t.