PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, causing irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and ovarian cysts. It ...

This condition called hirsutism, or excessive facial and body hair, is one of the most distressing symptoms for women with ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder ... for some, it is mainly hirsutism but for others it is acne and/or alopecia. Many have both hirsutism and acne and a ...

This issue may occur in females with PCOS, those who are overweight, or individuals with a genetic tendency. Women experiencing hirsutism often have terminal hair develop on the face, back ...

In addition to obtaining a thorough medical and surgical history, elicit a completed menstrual history, including menarche and family history of PCOS. A history of hirsutism, acne, alopecia ...

While unwanted chin hair can be frustrating, addressing the underlying hormonal imbalance is key to managing the issue ...

Even so hirsutism could be a pointer to an underlying problem. It may be a sign that one suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or has tumours that produce male hormones. Sometimes a woman ...

Note: This story was written for English 94 at Ridgewater College. The objective was to write a story about a personal struggle. While a grade was one result of the assignment, the personal impact ...