Description
What is Hirsutism?
At puberty, a girl’s ovaries begin to produce a mix of female and male sex hormones. This causes hair to grow in the armpits and pubic area.
Hirsutism, Women have thick & dark hair on their face, neck, chest, tummy, lower back, buttocks or thighs extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone.
What are the causes of Hirsutism?
Hirsutism is linked to hormones called androgens. It can happen if the level of these hormones increases or if your body becomes more sensitive to them.
• Sometimes there’s no obvious cause.
The most common cause is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A condition affecting the ovaries that can also cause symptoms such as acne and irregular periods.
Rarely, hirsutism can be caused by:
• Certain medicines
• Using anabolic steroids
• Other hormonal conditions like Cushing’s syndrome and acromegaly
• Tumor affecting your hormone levels
What is the Treatment for Hirsutism?
If you have hirsutism,
• Losing weight if you’re overweight – this can help control hormone levels
• Things you can do at home to remove or lighten the hair – such as shaving, waxing, plucking
• Prescription cream to slow hair growth
• Taking a contraceptive pill if you’ve not been through the menopause yet – this can help control hormone levels
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