Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women. It is estimated that 15 to 20 percent of women of reproductive age suffer from it. Although it is not completely curable, its symptoms can be alleviated and fertility can be temporarily restored. The causes of PCOS are not entirely clear. Symptoms of PCOS include menstrual disorders, anovulatory cycles resulting in infertility, acne, unjustified weight gain, androgenetic alopecia (male pattern), as well as hirsutism, i.e. excessive hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, thighs, buttocks and back. This last symptom was noticed some time ago by an influencer named Anette.
She grew a beard to raise awareness of PCOS
Anette is active on TikTok as @thenamesluna. Her profile is already followed by over 118,000 people. The woman decided to use her reach to raise awareness of a certain problem. So she decided to take on an unusual challenge. She grew a beard for two months to show what one of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome might look like.
After two months of growing a beard, the woman shaved it off at a local pub. Over 17,000 people watched the online broadcast of this event. Anette decided to donate the funds obtained from this to organizations that raise awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome. Many people began to thank her for these actions. – I received hundreds of messages from women and men who want to support their partners – she admitted.
Hirsutism, i.e. excessive hair growth
Hirsutism is the result of excessive production of male hormones androgens. As a result, hair appears on a woman’s body in places typical of male hair. Hirsutism is very often hereditary. However, it may also be associated with polycystic ovary syndrome or congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The problem of excessive hair growth in women usually becomes apparent during puberty. If hair appears on a teenager’s body in unusual places for women (including the chest, buttocks, belly, upper lip), this should not be underestimated. Sometimes excess hair is just a cosmetic defect
Source: Gazeta
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