Hirsutism, gingival hyperplasia, and rash are adverse effects a... | Filo

Yes, we can grow facial hair… this is called hirsutism. Hirsutism is a condition that affects at least 70% of woman with PCOS. It’s when too much hair grows in masculine places like our face, chest, back, and belly. It can be confusing because not all woman with PCOS have hirsutism and not all woman with hirsutism have PCOS. The difference is that hirsutism in woman with PCOS is triggered by the underlying hormonal imbalances like excess androgens, insulin resistance, and high cortisol (the root