PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5% Update 5/11/2023
PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
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