What is hirsutism?

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Medical term for extra hair in women.
These hairs are dark and thick and grow in parts of the body that usually only grow in men, including: above the lip (men’s pubic area), chin, chest, back and upper part of the lower body.
Hirsutism (excess hair) is very common. It is very unpleasant and uncomfortable for women.
Hirsutism is seen in 1 to 10 percent of women who have not yet entered menopause.
How is hirsutism caused?
Many women have hairy bodies due to family history and genetics. They may be bothered by this issue, but this is not a sign of a hormonal problem
Other women experience hirsutism (hair loss) because male hormones called androgens are high or the hair follicles in the area affected by hirsutism (hair loss) are sensitive to normal levels of androgens.
Testosterone is the most important androgen. In men, this hormone is naturally high, but in women, the amount of this hormone is much lower than its amount in men.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (ovaries full of cysts) is the most common condition that leads to increased androgens in women. This causes irregular periods, weight gain, acne and other symptoms.
There are other rare but important cases of hirsutism, which include ovarian or adrenal tumors.
Other signs to look out for:
Other symptoms of PCO should be noted, women who have PCO may have things such as:
Irregular period
acne
Obesity or weight gain
Baldness or loss of hair on the head
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You should see a doctor if:
You have hirsutism (excess hair) that appeared suddenly or experienced a sudden increase
Think you have PCO.
Are you worried about your hair and are looking for treatment?
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Is there a trial?
Your doctor will decide what tests to order based on your age, other clinical symptoms, and your specific condition. Possible tests include:
A blood test to check the amount of hormones in the blood
Pelvic ultrasound to check the possibility of ovarian hypofunction, PCO or other issues
CT scan or MRI to check if the tumor is causing increased hair growth or not
Electrolysis, which uses a thin needle and moderate electric current to remove the hair root. Electrolysis works very well in the local treatment of small areas of skin.
Laser, whose pain tolerance is less than electrolysis, and the speed of its effectiveness is higher, and of course, it is more expensive.
Most women need 4 to 6 treatments. Drug treatment should be continued during the laser treatment.
What should we do if we decide to get pregnant?
Most women who have hirsutism (excess hair) are also able to get pregnant. If you have PCO and gaining or losing weight can help you get pregnant. There are also medicines that help to get pregnant. There are also medicines that help to get pregnant. You should not use medicine to control hair growth. If you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Hair makes most women feel embarrassed. None of the methods completely remove the hair. But it helps slow hair growth and helps reduce a lot of hair. If you are not satisfied with the treatment, talk to your doctor about the possibility of other treatments