Postmenopausal hirsutism is a condition in which women after menopause experience excessive hair (dark and coarse) on the face, chest, and back. This male-like pattern of hair growth after menopause is due to an increase in male hormones such as testosterone (androgen excess) and a decrease in estrogen levels due to menopause.
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I am a female with hair on my chin and my upper lip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 51-year-old female. I have hair on my chin and my upper lip. This has been happening past two years. I am not on any medications or vitamins. There are no other symptoms, but I would like to know if there is a solution. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It could be due to hirsutism. I would need a few tests like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin test, testosterone level test, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate test (DHEAS), abdom... Read Full »
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