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I am a woman with unwanted hair growth. How do I treat it?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 33-year-old unmarried woman. My height is 5.9 inches, and my weight is 105.8 lbs. For the past 15 days, I have had dark hair growth around my navel, chest, and face. My doctor has suggested that I wax it. I am very slim and also have a lot of hair falling.

I am feeling very inferior due to the hair growth. Can you please suggest a permanent method to stop the unwanted hair growth?

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and would be happy to help. The excessive hair growth over the chest and other parts can be due to hirsutism or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in which a hormonal imbalance in the body leads to excessive hair growth.

I suggest that you get the following:

  1. An ultrasound of your lower abdomen to detect the presence of any cysts in the ovaries.
  2. Regarding appearance, waxing is a good option for hair removal.
  3. Also, you can opt for permanent hair removal at a specialized skin clinic.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further doubts.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

  1. Is there any medicine to reduce unwanted hair growth instead of a laser or wax?
  2. Also, will there be any problem if I choose laser therapy to remove my abdominal hair?

Kindly advise.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you first get an ultrasound of your lower abdomen, and then treatment with medicines would be beneficial.

I hope this helps.

Kindly get back in case of further questions.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the response.

Sure, doctor, I will get my ultrasound done.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It was nice talking to you. Kindly get back with the scan results.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the response.

  1. When can I go for the scan?
  2. Is it fine to go for an ultrasound during periods?

Kindly advise.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Monica Mathur

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You can go for the scan after your period ends.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 18, 2022
Reviewed At June 15, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Monica Mathur is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is also experienced in managing menstrual disorders, infertility evaluations, and menopausal health. Dr. Mathur is known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life.

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