Are there pills to help get rid of excess body hair?

Question

for some reason I never got my period and im 15 i have excess body hair ...more than my relatives maybe i have pcos?

Answer 1

Fisrt off PCOS is very complex, usually you hav irregular menstrations, along with weight gain, mood swing, and yes excess hair(in the wrong places..(frown) Now all this is caused by an imbalance of hormones, so the bottom line is ruling out PCOS, and if you dont have it then either your genes or your hormones are to blame. As far as conventional medicine, theres not a lot worth taking that would decrease your hair growth because the side effects are worste yet. But alternative medicine has shown some great studies of remedies that help with hair growth:

Supplements for Hirsutism
SUPPLEMENTATION - VITAMINS & MINERALS. Quite a number of vitamins and minerals are helpful for normalizing insulin and androgens, or reducing the effects of testosterone. They include chromium, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6, to name a few.(6-9)

Supplementation may also be indicated if your diet has been less than optimal and if you are taking multiple medications. Take vitamin B6 for example. The processing of foods may transform B6 into another compound that your body can’t use.(10). The chronic use of birth control pills has long been suspected of creating a vitamin B6 deficiency, although this has not been conclusively proven.(11).

You want to have some B6 on board because it appears to reduce the production of prolactin (12-13), a hormone that causes testosterone to be taken up by tissues. Some women with PCOS have too much prolactin. Vitamin B6 also dampens the responsiveness of cells to hormones, and when there is a vitamin B6 deficiency, the cells appear to have an exaggerated response to hormones.(14)

In summary, supplementation with vitamin B6 and other nutrients should be considered for inclusion as part of your overall program to control hirsutism and other PCOS symptoms.

SUPPLEMENTATION - HERBS. There are herbal medicines that work like anti-androgen drugs by inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone into the much more potent DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is the hormone in your skin that stimulates hirsutism.

Serenoa repens (saw palmetto), pygeum africans (15), urtica dioca (stinging nettles) (16-17) all inhibit the action of testosterone. There have been many studies of men with testosterone disorders that demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of these herbs. There aren’t yet any studies of hirsute PCOS women. However, naturopathic physicians using these herbs for PCOS are seeing consistently favorable results. (18-19)

Vitex agnus-castus (chastetree berry) has traditionally been used to treat menstrual irregularities and improve fertility. It is thought that vitex normalizes LH (luteinizing hormone). High levels of LH contribute to androgen production.(20) Vitex is an important herb for natural treatment of PCOS.

You can find out more information here http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/hirsutism.html

You Plan of action:
See an edocinologist so you can get the proper tests to see if you have PCOS or another hormonal imbalace
Look up and study the herbs mentioned above and talk it over with your parents which ones, if any you would like to try
In the meantime: Go to a salon and either get waxed or bleached- DONT SHAVE you cut the hair at a blunt angle, making its regrowth very noticable and making it look thicker and darker, waxing on the other hand pulls from the root, and is slow to come back, and since it was never cut, grows in like what you have now, also repeated waxing stunts hair growth (after a few years) Waxing manages your hair hair growth Bleaching covers it up, you decide what is best for you

PS I have PCOS, I know how embarrasing hair is!

Answer 2

Hair Removal Pills

Answer 3

Yes, if the excess hair is due to testosterone - either too much testosterone or a sensitivity to it. However, some women are naturally hairy. I suppose you will have some idea of whether yours is hirsutism or not. I have acne and have used the pill in the past. My blood tests did not show a problem with my hormones, but I must do because I now take Spironolactone and it has cleared my acne (I can no longer take birth control pills due to migraines). You might be prescribed something like Yasmin.

Answer 4

The hair could just be genetics (even though you might not see it in your relatives). As for your period...you are still pretty young. If you are super thin or super active then you might not get it for a few years (trust me..be thankful for that). Without knowing if you have any other symptoms..it's hard to know if you have PCOS..but chances are that you do not. Usually women with PCOS have normal cycles early on and dont start with the PCOS symptoms until they are older (like at least in their 20s). Sorry about the hair issue..invest in razors or wax. If I had a better option..I'd be a millionaire! LOL

Answer 5

you need to get an appointment with a gynecologist. 15 is on the old side to not be menstruating yet.
pcos can be a possibilty but it can also be a hormone imbalance.
there are pills both prescription or herbal that are said to help the hair growth. your doc may also rec the pill which may help reduce the amount of hair. other than that tweezing is good, depilatories for you upper lip, do not shave your face! good luck!

Answer 6

Visit an endocrinologist who may be able to diagnose hormonal issues. Just be aware that it does involve having blood work done. I have a hormone issue that relates to having access body hair, and was prescribed Vaniqa. Vaniqa is expensive, and insurance companies don't typically cover it. But, when taken with meds prescribed by an endocrinologist and using this topical medication, it does lessen the body hair issues.

Answer 7

Good guess. I would definetly go get the bloodwork up and see what's up. Sounds like your hormones may be out of wack. The tests are cheap. Hope you find out what is going on. Got a good OB/GYN? I would check it out. Best of luck to you!

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Answer 9

Not at all - you will have to pull and pluck them out regardless what your read in some of the ads on the Internet. Your period is another issue and you should see a GYN about your period. There are hormone issues you may need to address.

Answer 10

Your mom needs to take you to see an OB/GYN to find out why you have not started your period. My step-daughter was 16 and had not had one for 2 years and I took her and she was diagnosed with PCOS