WHY OH WHY?!
FACIAL HAIR GROWTH DURING PREGNANCY
It’s a boy! Is the same said in your culture when a pregnant woman has excessive facial hair growth?
A baby, whether boy or girl, is welcome but facial hair are not. Flawless, smooth skin is any woman’s dream, especially when it comes to the face. While some women are fortunate enough to have very fine facial hair that don’t grow back for weeks, others face the challenge of removing their facial hair EVERY DAY. Even the women who normally don’t have too much facial hair enjoy this unwanted gift—among many others—during pregnancy.
The amount of hair and its thickness varies according to various factors including genetics, hormonal function, and even diet. Facial hair can be removed using threading, waxing, shaving, home remedies, salon treatments and dermatological treatments; but as always we will encourage you to take the natural approach.
CAUSES OF FACIAL HAIR IN WOMEN
Besides pregnancy and menopause, there are many reasons women can develop facial hair. It is extremely important to consult a physician and know the causes behind it before trying to correct the underlying issue.
Some of the causes of facial hair growth include…
- Hirsutism
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Pituitary, Ovarian, or Adrenal-gland Tumors
- Hormonal Imbalance caused by various issues including elevated prolactin or androgen levels
- Liver disorders
- Cushing’s Syndrome
Certain medications can also cause excessive facial hair growth. These include…
- Anti-seizure meds
- Anabolic steroids
- Testosterone
- Prednisone
- Tamoxifen
- Endomteriosis drug Danazol
WARNING
There are natural / herbal supplements and treatments available for regulating ho