Hi

I’m a 24 year old female who was recently diagnosed with NCCAH.  Because of my late diagnosis (I’v had symptoms since puberty at 13) I also have full blown PCOS.  I was wondering if others share my symptoms:

major loss of scalp hair (perticularly crown area), hirsutism, mild acne, irregular menses, high cholesterol levels, and anxiety.  I am however fairly thin with a 5"4 120lbs frame.

I’ve been told to stay on the birth control pill until I want to have children (have been on it already for 5 years) but do not like the side effects, especially on the liver.

Can NCCAH be managed without medications.  I was told if I stop the BCP I will have to have my periods induced with progestins.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Casey : )