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 […]

What a Transgender Woman Taught Me About Shaving My Face

The Ultimate Guide To Shaving Your Face As A Woman

 Shaving your face as a woman is no longer the taboo topic it once was. What is a daily ritual for many women with hirsutism, is starting to become more popular. We’ve seen Jenna Marbles shave her face on YouTube, but women, who shave have also been featured on mainstream TV shows like Dr. Oz […]

What You Can Do About Hair on the Stomach as a Female

Many women feel uncomfortable dealing with the hair they have on their body, because it is something often stigmatized by society. However, body hair is incredibly common and a normal thing. Even having hair on your stomach is normal, and as a woman it’s not something that should make you feel weird. Having hair in […]

The Ultimate Guide to Permanent Hair Removal: Laser, IPL and Electrolysis

For women, physical appearance is something that matters a lot. And having a problem of undesired excess hair around noticeable areas such as the face or belly may cause self esteem issues. The growth of excess hair, especially in a male-like pattern, can be due to a condition called called hirsutism. The decision of treating […]

How To Lower Androgen Levels in Females Naturally

Androgens are commonly known as “male sex hormones”, although this is not totally true because they are produced both in men and women. However, women usually have lower levels of androgens than men. In some cases, there is a hormonal imbalance and the androgen levels in women can raise, leading to effects such as growing […]

How Is Hirsutism Diagnosed?

Hirsutism is the presence of male pattern hair growth in a woman, meaning that there is darker, coarser hair in areas where men typically have it, such as the chin, chest, arms and legs, back and buttocks. In many women, increased body hair is an unwanted feature. Hirsutism can appear due to it being a […]

How to Stop Hair Growth on a Woman’s Face

Increased body hair is an unwanted feature to any woman. Hirsutism is developing male pattern hair growth in unwanted areas such as face, chest and back. The hair in these areas is dark and course. Excess facial hair will be especially noticeable above upper lip, as side burns and around chin. None of us want […]

Hirsutism and Ayurveda

Ayurveda, which means “the science of life” in Sanskrit, originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda uses many herbs found in the environment for healing purposes and places a great emphasis on prevention of diseases and maintenance of health. Ayurveda has come down through generations.  According to Ayurveda, 3 types of principle energies […]

What Is the Best Over the Counter Anti-androgen?

Although androgens are well known as “male” hormones, they also have an important role in the body of women. In Women, androgens are produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, although in much smaller amounts. In healthy women, a certain amount of testosterone is necessary for functioning of the female body including proper growth and […]