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Facial hair - hormonal imbalance or something else?

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Ethan Martinez11 Ethan Martinez11 Member
23 messages
joined Apr 2007
#41 ·
Kristina said:Well, I have run into a bit of an issue.
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed some rather prominent facial hair appearing where there wasn't any before—or at least, nothing nearly this visible—specifically along my jawline.

Were you perhaps using your teeth to unscrew some hair regrowth lotion meant for a man? 😉
Edward Green Edward Green Regular
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joined Sep 2008
#42 ·
restlessmarlin6 said:I need to get them taken before I get pregnant.

Wait, hold up—once you're actually pregnant, you don't do PCO anymore?
restlesspanther1 restlesspanther1 Active Member
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joined Dec 2010
#43 ·
Kimberly Davis52 said:Wait, hold on—once you get pregnant, does that mean the PCOS just disappears?

That’s actually what my OB-GYN told me... at least, that's their take on it. 😁

But honestly? I decided to stop taking my Metformin & Glipizide on my own. Within about six months, everything just seemed to balance itself out naturally. My hormone levels are absolutely perfect now. 👍

And yeah... I still haven't gotten pregnant. 😁
Laura Jackson Laura Jackson Newcomer
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joined Feb 2005
#44 ·
restlessmarlin6 said:Hold on—you’re dealing with hair loss—think monk style—and hirsutism at the same time, even while on meds??? 😲
My periods aren't even regular if I skip my pills.
But since starting therapy, the unwanted hair is gone and my hair is thick as a mane—never had issues before.

I honestly didn't think anyone struggled this much with it.
Have you looked into the psychological side? Or maybe alternatives?
If the pills aren't cutting it, maybe there's something else.

Must be nice that Diane works well enough for you.
For me, they were too weak... now I'm on the strongest stuff available, and still nothing.
I'm a tough case. My OBGYN mentioned plenty of women have hormonal imbalances, but he said only about 2% deal with a level as intense as mine😕. He told me straight up it's hard to treat, if it can be treated at all. You say it's about how you feel. Trust me, with these symptoms, "feeling good" isn't an option—it's not a lack of willpower, it's just physically draining.
Just hoping for a miracle at this point...😢
restlessmarlin6 restlessmarlin6 Active Member
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joined Oct 2003
#45 ·
God, I totally messed up, I didn't realize 😢 😢
Look, I'm sorry—I know women can get a little carried away sometimes, and I guess I was definitely jumping to conclusions way too fast.

But seriously, listen, I honestly believe that PCOS is rooted in psychological issues. Have you even tried looking at it from that angle yet?
Amanda Lee42 Amanda Lee42 Member
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joined Sep 2013
#46 ·
Kimberly Davis52 said:Wait—so once you actually ovulate, does the PCOS just... vanish?

I’m not entirely sure if I have all the clinical facts straight, but ever since I gave birth and moved past the postpartum stage, my cycles have finally become regular—whereas before, they used to be incredibly unpredictable, coming only every two or three months.
I haven't actually gone in to have my hormone levels tested yet, though I am still dealing with some persistent hirsutism, and my hair seems to be thinning more than usual—though apparently, that's just a lingering side effect of childbirth.
I've been living with PCOS since I was sixteen years old, so I've essentially been battling this for twelve long years now.
Kevin Kim9 Kevin Kim9 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Feb 2005
#47 ·
Laura Jackson says:>
Diane put me on them at first, but honestly, they didn't do squat for me. It wasn't until I switched over to jasmine that things actually started looking up... they seem way more potent, you know?

Well, jasmine is definitely stronger 😲 though my doctor actually told me they have the lowest hormone levels of the bunch...
And don't even get me started on the price tag, because let's be real, they're easily the most expensive pills out there.
Michelle Alvarez8 Michelle Alvarez8 Regular
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joined Nov 2015
#48 ·
Taylor Swift said:So, I’ve got a bit of a situation.
Over the last few months, I've noticed some facial hair popping up—nothing crazy, but definitely more noticeable than before—right along my jawline (hope that makes sense!). There are a few dark ones I just pluck out with tweezers (they weren't really there before 😠), and even the lighter fuzz seems to be getting thicker. It’s honestly really bothering me, so I’m looking for some advice—who should I even talk to about this? 😢 Should I see a dermatologist? If so, does anyone have a recommendation for a good one who isn't just some overpriced private specialist? Or what else should I do? 😕
Could this be some kind of hormonal imbalance? I'm not on birth control, so it's not that. And how do people usually deal with stuff like this? Any advice at all would be amazing! 🙂
I'm actually pretty freaked out. 😢

Don't worry, kiddo—if everything goes south, you can always work the register at a local grocery store. 😁

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