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Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...

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The hair!

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I take metmorfin, but a few months ago I stopped taking it because my cycles have been fairly regular and have continued to do so. Unfortunately, since I have stopped taking it, I have noticed a significant increase in the facial hair that I am seeing. I don't want to feel like a man.
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I know the feeling. I'm still on Metformin (for insulin level reasons). I actually only recently noticed a decrease in unwanted hair. It's so frustrating though. If you haven't tried the prescription cream (I believe there's only one on the market) that's supposed to stop facial hair growth, give that a shot. Maybe it will work for you.
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MW32, do you know what the name of that cream is? i'm in the same boat :(
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the cream is called vaniqua, i asked my doctor for it, they dont really like prescribing it as it cost about 100 for a tiny tube, it took me 7 years to get it! it works ok, it slows the growth down but doesnt stop the spread of it.
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