How to Check Your Progesterone Levels at Home (and When Not To)
How to check progesterone levels at home with finger-prick or urine tests, how to time them, why saliva tests are unreliable, and what matters for hirsutism.
Treatment
Most women see real improvement with treatment, but it takes time: the Endocrine Society advises giving any medication at least six months. Here we compare prescription options, supplements and natural remedies, with an evidence rating for each, so you know what is worth trying and what is not.
Spearmint for Hirsutism: Tea, Capsules or Oil? What Studies Show
Does spearmint tea help hirsutism? What the two human studies found, how much tea they used, tea vs capsules vs essential oil, and safety.
Is There a Good Over-the-Counter Anti-Androgen for Hirsutism?
Is there an over-the-counter anti-androgen for hirsutism? What spironolactone, spearmint, inositol and progesterone cream can and cannot do.
Which Doctor Should You See for Hirsutism? GP, Endo or Derm
Which doctor should you see for hirsutism? When to see a GP, endocrinologist, gynecologist or dermatologist, plus how to prepare for your appointment.
Supplements for Hirsutism: What the Research Shows (2026)
Do supplements help hirsutism? We graded the evidence for spearmint, inositol, NAC, zinc, vitamins, herbs and more. Most have little or no proof.