myHirsutism explains unwanted hair growth in women the way a good doctor would if they had more time: what is happening in your body, what the research shows, and which options are worth trying.
Why I started this site
I’m Kathrin Folkendt, and I live with PMOS, the condition that was called PCOS until 2026. Unwanted hair growth is one of its most common and distressing symptoms, yet it gets surprisingly little attention. I’ve spent many years covering women’s health at Femtech Insider, and in that time I’ve seen very few researchers, companies or media outlets address it. Most of what I found online was thin, outdated or trying to sell something. I started myHirsutism to put the evidence in one place, in plain language.
How we work
- Research first. Articles are based on clinical guidelines, systematic reviews and peer-reviewed studies. We link the sources so you can check them.
- Honest about evidence. When a remedy has little or no evidence behind it, we say so, even if it is popular.
- Kept up to date. Every article shows when it was last updated. We review our articles regularly, and we use the new name PMOS (formerly PCOS) throughout.
- No affiliate links. We don’t earn money from product recommendations, so they don’t influence what we write.
What this site is not
myHirsutism is for education only and doesn’t replace a doctor. Hirsutism can be a sign of a hormonal condition that needs a proper diagnosis, especially if the hair growth started suddenly or is getting worse quickly. If you’re unsure where to start, read which doctor to see for hirsutism.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections or your own story to share? Email office@myhirsutism.com. If you spot an error in an article, please tell us, and we will check and fix it.