Female hairiness health warning

[China]

Female hairiness health warning

Excessive hairiness in women is not just a cosmetic problem but is likely to be a sign of an underlying medical condition, say UK doctors in a report.

Five to 15% of women have excess hair, and a hormone disorder is the most likely cause in many cases, they said.

Women with the problem should not be afraid to seek medical advice, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report urged.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the cause in 70% to 80% of cases.

Report author, Dr Rebecca Swingler, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol, said the condition, known as hirsutism, is distressing and can be particularly upsetting for young women.

Estimates of how many women are affected are likely to be underestimated because women can be reluctant to seek help, she added.

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[skinsfan07]

gross...............

[HogNose]

jesus, :puke:

[Symbol]

My poor great niece, she has a mustache and she's only one.

[zoony]

Seems like it is more common in some Latin women. But yah, what a turn off. I used to work with a Puerto Rican girl who was smoking hot except she had a light beard. :puke:

[skinsfan07]

Seems like it is more common in some Latin women. But yah, what a turn off. I used to work with a Puerto Rican girl who was smoking hot except she had a light beard. :puke:

Should have bought her a razor and brought it to work as a "joke" but then been like "Seriously though, you can use it if you want....."

[MissU28]

whoa....good thing all the hair on my arms, face, and legs is blonde

[Temple]

Should have bought her a razor and brought it to work as a "joke" but then been like "Seriously though, you can use it if you want....."

Wow, that'd have been a dick move...:doh: