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Hirsutism refers to excessive dark coarse hair growth in women in areas more typical of male hair patterns.
Hirsutism refers to excessive dark coarse hair growth in women in areas more typical of male hair patterns.
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Exercise
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Regular exercise throughout the month reduces period pain severity. Even light exercise during menstruation can help.
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
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Combined oral contraceptive pill to regulate periods, reduce androgen symptoms and provide contraception in PCOS.
Counselling Support
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Psychological support may help body image distress.
Laser Hair Removal
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Laser treatment reduces hair growth over time.
Electrolysis
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Electrolysis permanently destroys hair follicles individually.
Spearmint Tea
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Spearmint tea has anti-androgenic properties and may reduce excess hair growth and acne in PCOS.
Weight Management
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Losing excess body weight to reduce hydrostatic pressure in the lower limb venous system, which exacerbates varicose vein symptoms and progression.
Hormonal Assessment
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Hormonal testing may identify conditions such as PCOS.
Spironolactone
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Spironolactone may reduce androgen effects on hair follicles.
Low Glycaemic Diet
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Reducing refined carbohydrates, sugar and high-GI foods while increasing vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
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