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Hair removal?
Hey everybody! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 14 (2003) and since then I've been dealing with the excess body hair and it's driving me NUTS! I feel like I have to spend ALL DAY getting ready to leave the house. It takes me about an hour to pluck the hairs off my face with the tweezers, shave and then another half hour putting on makeup to cover up the shadow. I dread getting up in the morning because it's so exhausting. I can't afford laser hair removal, so can anyone suggest a hair removal, bleach, makeup, ANYTHING that actually works and gets rid of some of the shadow?
Hi! I'm currently 32 and also was diagnosed when I was 15 (so around the same time as you) and have the same problem. I use a braun wet/dry razer (about $150 but you can get a cheaper model) and shave in the shower. I also use revlon liquid to powder compact foundations which has nice coverage.
ps - If you choose an electric shaving route, do not get a razor withthe round foils, get a double foil.
ps - If you choose an electric shaving route, do not get a razor withthe round foils, get a double foil.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
PCOS is only one of the reasons for excess hair. Excess hair on face in females is usually due to excess of male hormones called androgens and this is called hirsutism. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of hirsutism. Adrenal gland problems like adrenal tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome also result in excess hair. At times the hair follicles are very sensitive to androgens in blood. This results in excess hair. Disorders of endocrine glands like pituitary, thyroid too cause this problem.
You need to consult an endocrine specialist and a gynecologist to assess what other factors apart from PCOS is causing this. There are various approaches to treat a polycystic ovary. First of all insulin resistance has to be checked and corrected by a dose of metformin. Then regular check ups have to be scheduled and you put on low dose birth control pills to regularize the cycles first. Once this is corrected, regular ultrasounds will be done to assess the status of the ovum and accordingly drugs prescribed. At times laparoscopy is done and cysts punctured. Diet and weight control are also important part of therapy and you need to be under a good nutrition expert.
Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
PCOS is only one of the reasons for excess hair. Excess hair on face in females is usually due to excess of male hormones called androgens and this is called hirsutism. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of hirsutism. Adrenal gland problems like adrenal tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome also result in excess hair. At times the hair follicles are very sensitive to androgens in blood. This results in excess hair. Disorders of endocrine glands like pituitary, thyroid too cause this problem.
You need to consult an endocrine specialist and a gynecologist to assess what other factors apart from PCOS is causing this. There are various approaches to treat a polycystic ovary. First of all insulin resistance has to be checked and corrected by a dose of metformin. Then regular check ups have to be scheduled and you put on low dose birth control pills to regularize the cycles first. Once this is corrected, regular ultrasounds will be done to assess the status of the ovum and accordingly drugs prescribed. At times laparoscopy is done and cysts punctured. Diet and weight control are also important part of therapy and you need to be under a good nutrition expert.
Take care!
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