Beard growth
- PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is associated with excessive facial hair growth in women.
- Hyperandrogenism, i.e. increased concentration of androgens in the blood, is one of the main symptoms of PCOS and may lead to abnormal growth of body hair.
- Beard growth in women with PCOS is due to hormonal disorders, including increased production of androgens by the ovaries.
- Research shows that hirsutism (excessive facial hair growth) occurs in approximately 70% of women with PCOS.
- Treatment for PCOS often includes hormone therapy to normalize sex hormone levels and reduce excess hair