10 Drugs That Can Cause Hirsutism
Hirsutism refers to the development of male pattern hair growth in women. It can be a familial trait or caused by a medical condition that leads to excess testosterone, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and androgen producing tumors in ovaries or adrenal glands. Also, there are several medications which can reportedly cause hirsutism […]
Continue readingCan Hirsutism Be Cured Permanently?
“Can hirsutism be cured permanently?” That’s a question that millions of women would like to know. The truth is, there is no simple answer to this question. When discussing treatment options for hirsutism, it can get a little complicated. The Mayo Clinic defines hirsutism as a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Excessive amounts […]
Continue readingDoes Yoga Help With Hirsutism?
Hirsutism describes the presence of a male-pattern hair growth, meaning that there is thicker, darker hair growing in areas where men usually have more hair, such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, and the back. What is considered too much or too little body hair also often depends on the culture and ethnicity. Hirsutism […]
Continue readingWhat Is Virilization?
Virilization or masculinization is a condition that leads to women developing male-pattern hair growth and other male/masculine characteristics. Virilization is caused by an excess production of testosterone or androgens which are the male sex hormones. In women with virilization, there is an imbalance between the female hormone estrogen and male hormones, androgens. Do Women Need […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Excess Testosterone in Females?
If you have hirsutism you’ve probably wondered what causes the excess testosterone in your body, and even more importantly, what you can do about it. While it is normal for every woman to have both “male” and “female” hormones in her system, a hormonal imbalance can lead to various conditions. Hirsutism is one of them. […]
Continue readingHirsutism and Cushing’s Syndrome
The human body secretes over fifty different hormones. Each plays its own unique role in keeping the body healthy and alive. One of the most important amongst them is the hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol helps to regulate our blood pressure and our sleep-wake cycle, and manages our metabolism by controlling how the body uses […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Women To Grow Facial Hair?
No matter whether you’re struggling with hirsutism and dark coarse hair on your chin or are just beyond annoyed by the peach-fuzz on your face, you’ve probably wondered what causes women to grow facial hair. I think many will agree that it would just be SO much easier if the face was one of those […]
Continue readingCan Hirsutism Be Blonde?
Many woman who struggle with excess fine, blonde hair in their face or on their bodies (excess peach-fuzz) wonder if they have hirsutism as well. After all, hirsutism describes a condition of excess hair growth, so it must be that, right?! So in order to answer the question “Can hirsutism be blonde?” once and for all, […]
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Spearmint for Hirsutism: The Best Capsules, Tea and Essential Oil
It’s all over the forums: “If you struggle with hirsutism, drink spearmint tea!” But does it really work and is there science behind the hype? We’ve done our research and the short answer is: Yes, there is reason to believe that spearmint can have a positive effect on hair growth caused by hirsutism. Reason enough […]
Continue readingWhat Is the Best Birth Control Pill for PCOS and Hirsutism?
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of Hirsutism in women of reproductive age. 70 – 80% of women with PCOS have Hirsutism. PCOS is a chronic hormonal condition, and women affected by PCOS have symptoms such as weight gain, obesity, irregular menstruation, subfertility, acne, anxiety and […]
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