Ritika Dubey Ritika Dubey Asked 9 months ago

Does spironolactone cause weight loss pcos?

I have PCOS and have been struggling with weight for a long time. My doctor suggested spironolactone to help with my symptoms. I'm wondering, does spironolactone cause weight loss for PCOS patients, or does it only address other hormonal issues?

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Vivek Sen Vivek Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Do not trust random forum posts claiming spironolactone is a miracle weight loss pill for PCOS. It only helps reduce water retention and swelling by acting as a diuretic, but it does not burn body fat. Please verify all medication uses with your endocrinologist.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I know how exhausting and stressful it is to manage PCOS weight, it used to give me so much anxiety every single day. Spironolactone might make you lose a little water weight initially, which feels great, but please be patient with your body's healing process.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Taking spironolactone requires regular blood tests to monitor your potassium levels, which adds to your monthly medical expenses. Keep in mind that it only helps with water weight, so don't expect it to replace the need for a proper budget-friendly diet and exercise.

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Snehal Gawde Snehal Gawde Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, PCOS me vajan kam karna bada mushkil kaam hai! Spironolactone se thoda bloating kam ho jata hai toh hume lagta hai vajan kam hua, par actual fat loss ke liye mehnat karni hi padti hai. My doctor also told me the same thing.

Mahesh Patel Mahesh Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Managing insulin resistance is key to losing weight in both diabetes and PCOS. Spironolactone is great for reducing androgen symptoms like facial hair and fluid retention, but it won't directly lower your blood sugar or fat levels. Focus on a low-carb diet alongside.

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Rajkumari Devi Rajkumari Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hormone ki bimari me vajan kam karna thoda mushkil hota hai, behan. Ye dawai thodi soojan kam karti hai par vajan sach me ghatane ke liye ghar ka sadha khana aur thodi walking hi sabse badiya hai. Mann chota mat karo, sab thik hoga.

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