It was mentioned above that if you have a diagnosable condition health insurance will cover electrolysis. I am thinking about starting electrolysis soon. Will it cover vaniqa also? I was told I might have PCOS so I am going to see a naturopath since I can't find an endocrinologist on my insurance that deals with it or hirsutism in general.
Is hirsutism itself a "diagnosable condition" that will warrant insurance covering these things?

What about having high testosterone but in the high of the "normal" range? Is that good enough for insurance to cover? I always paid in full for Vaniqa in the past and my blood tests showed as almost the highest possible in the normal range.It was enough for them to prescribe me spironalactone years ago.

I would assume that if I, at least, was diagnosed with PCOS that it would be a diagnosable condition. Is that correct? They told me to come back when I want to have kids to find out for sure but the endocrinologist said PCOS was definitely a possiblility.

Is high testosterone and PCOS related or totally seperate hormonal issues?

thanks, alli

you should be able to search here for previous posts on electrolysis and insurance coverage. it's been discussed in great detail. use the advanced search option and expand to 4-5 years.