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Q: Hirsutism
asked by: autobahn on December 3rd, 2005
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Hi,
i suffer from excessive hirsutism and was wondering if anyone was aware of alternative treatments for it. The only one that i've come across is the use of saw palmetto (if that's how its spelt) but im not sure of how to use it, in which form and where to get it from. I have read that acupuncture and diet changes also help, but I have been unable to find specifics on how to go about this.

It would really help if someone could point me to information or resources that might help me in dealing with this. Ive had this all my life (ever since I was a kid) and it has consequently affected my self esteem to a great degree. I've never learned to swim and have stopped going to the beach completely, never worn a tank top, shy away from social situations, avoid getting intimate with people that I love very much and now find myself leaning towards gender dysphoria and experiencing feelings of penis envy and penis desire because ive never been able to fully manifest (or perceive) myself as a woman.

Just so it helps to answer
im
female
19
vegetarian
south asian
reside in mississauga, canada (thats so if anyone knows any clinics/stores that I go to for help. Clinics/stores in toronto can also be recommended).

Thanks a lot
i hope everyone is having a good day.
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Tamadrummer
replied on December 3rd, 2005
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Here is one link to a site that seems to have a very good bit of information.


hirsutism.Homestead.Com/

i will continue to look around more but for now this is decent.


The best advice I can offer you is to do a google search on your subject and then look for a doctor or hospital to help you.


Good luck,
-brian
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autobahn
replied on December 3rd, 2005
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Thanks brian :)
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bonita_neck
replied on January 29th, 2010
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Facial Hair
Dear Sir

I am 22 year old female, I have this unwanted hair problem specially face, upperlip , chin ,sidelocks, legs, lower abdom. I have gone for some tests in 2006 and till now my problem is not solve dby the doctor...I seek your advice in this regard. My problem became prominent at the age of 15 and I gain weight during that period but no one noticed that. Now the problem is worse I can not go anywhere it feels so embarssing it appears that I shave my face and being a girl it feels pathetic..my test results are as follows..

1) Blood Sugar 69.5 mg%
2) Serum Insulin 6.16 ulU/ml
3)Prolactin 7.68ng/ml
4)Thyroid stimulating hormones TSH 2.85ulU/ml
5) Free teststrone 1.02pg/ml
6) Progestron .75 ng/ml
7) testosterone 42.62 ng/dl
8)LH 6.42 mlU/ml
9)FSH 5.79 mlU/ml
10) 17 Alfa hydroxy progesterone 1.23 ng/ml

Does these test reveal some medical problem for this hair treatment . This test were done in may 2006 . Can you please suggest some homeo treatment for the same.
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bonita_neck
replied on January 29th, 2010
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Facial Hair
Dear Sir

I am 22 year old female, I have this unwanted hair problem specially face, upperlip , chin ,sidelocks, legs, lower abdom. I have gone for some tests in 2006 and till now my problem is not solve dby the doctor...I seek your advice in this regard. My problem became prominent at the age of 15 and I gain weight during that period but no one noticed that. Now the problem is worse I can not go anywhere it feels so embarssing it appears that I shave my face and being a girl it feels pathetic..my test results are as follows..

1) Blood Sugar 69.5 mg%
2) Serum Insulin 6.16 ulU/ml
3)Prolactin 7.68ng/ml
4)Thyroid stimulating hormones TSH 2.85ulU/ml
5) Free teststrone 1.02pg/ml
6) Progestron .75 ng/ml
7) testosterone 42.62 ng/dl
8)LH 6.42 mlU/ml
9)FSH 5.79 mlU/ml
10) 17 Alfa hydroxy progesterone 1.23 ng/ml

Does these test reveal some medical problem for this hair treatment . This test were done in may 2006 . Can you please suggest some homeo treatment for the same.
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bonita_neck
replied on January 29th, 2010
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Facial Hair
Dear Sir

I am 22 year old female, I have this unwanted hair problem specially face, upperlip , chin ,sidelocks, legs, lower abdom. I have gone for some tests in 2006 and till now my problem is not solve dby the doctor...I seek your advice in this regard. My problem became prominent at the age of 15 and I gain weight during that period but no one noticed that. Now the problem is worse I can not go anywhere it feels so embarssing it appears that I shave my face and being a girl it feels pathetic..my test results are as follows..

1) Blood Sugar 69.5 mg%
2) Serum Insulin 6.16 ulU/ml
3)Prolactin 7.68ng/ml
4)Thyroid stimulating hormones TSH 2.85ulU/ml
5) Free teststrone 1.02pg/ml
6) Progestron .75 ng/ml
7) testosterone 42.62 ng/dl
8)LH 6.42 mlU/ml
9)FSH 5.79 mlU/ml
10) 17 Alfa hydroxy progesterone 1.23 ng/ml

Does these test reveal some medical problem for this hair treatment . This test were done in may 2006 . Can you please suggest some homeo treatment for the same.
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