........some women have more hair on their face and body than other women?
I saw this lady walking down the street today and she had more of a moustache than my 22 year old brother! lol
So how come? Is it anything to do with testosterone?
2006-10-24 02:56:27 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It has to do with hormones.Yes some women have more testosterone than others.As you get older you will notice you have more facial hair so you really shouldn't laugh,my dear!!
2006-10-24 03:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women may have an overproduction of testosterone, yes. Also, in certain medical conditions, such as PCOS (polycystic ovary disease) or Cushing's Syndrome and other disorders, an excess of facial and body may occur. Also, specific medications like Danazol can cause this as well. Hirsutism is common and is estimated to occur in 1 in 20 women of reproductive age.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause. For example, antiandrogen therapy.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-24 12:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it has to do with testosterone. She may have an imbalance in the levels of estrogen/testosterone. It is very common in post menopausal women, which is one of the reasons why many women take estrogen after menopause.
2006-10-24 09:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some women have higher level of testosterone then others...so yes your right... my aunt had a hideous mustache that i was so embarrassed about ant when we went out ppl would always think shes a guy...scary! but women can take estrogen pills to clear up their hairy situations...
2006-10-24 10:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Pepperpaige 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally down to hormones or genetics, I'm afraid ...
2006-10-24 09:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by SuzieQ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I think it is
2006-10-24 09:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by chexmix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋