• Why do I have facial hair if I'm a woman?

I'm 27 years old, and I have had issues with facial hair all my life. Mainly above my upper lip and on my chin. Why could this be happening? I also have been diagnosed with PCOS.

2 Answers

  • Internist
  • Oakland, CA

You may have a medical condition that needs to be looked into. I would see your primary care doctor to have some tests run.

  • Endocrinology-Diabetes
  • Mount Hope, 20

Yes it can be due to the PCOS. In this disease, the ovary produces too much testosterone (the male hormone) & can cause excess hair growth. Remember though that women do grow hair normally. You grow hair on your head, under the arms, the pubic area & on the legs & arms so why not some on the face. Most women have some growth of facial hair. In your case though, I strongly suspect it is due to the testosterone secretion from the PCOS. There are treatments for PCOS, particularly spironolactone that inhibit testosterone that may be helpful.

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