Hormonal fluctuations occur throughout life and can result in unwanted hair. Hormone disorders and changes can be brought about by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), an underlying medical condition, pregnancy, puberty or medications – among many other things.
Hirsutism may be caused by either natural androgen production or by hormone disorders like PCOS or adrenal gland dysfunction, although competent electrologist with modern equipment should not cause scarring during treatment.
1. It’s a Permanent Solution
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is caused by an imbalance of hormones. Women diagnosed with PCOS typically produce too much androgen – often excessive male hormone – leading to irregular menstruation cycles, facial hair growth and other physical side effects. Furthermore, low-grade inflammation often increases during gestation, increasing gestational diabetes risk as well as high blood pressure levels during gestation.
Your physician can conduct a physical exam to diagnose PCOS by performing a weight check and looking for acne, hair growth or darkening of skin conditions such as acne. They may also conduct a pelvic ultrasound and take your family history; studies have indicated there may be genetic or hereditary links with this condition, so if either biological parent had it you may also be at risk.
PCOS often leads to the formation of small cysts on ovaries. These cysts are the remains of egg follicles that didn’t grow large enough for ovulation, producing androgen that interferes with this natural process and contributing to fibroids or endometrial hyperplasia or cancer over time.
Your doctor may prescribe medications, such as spironolactone, to block androgen production and possibly prevent pregnancy – although this cannot be guaranteed. These may not alleviate all the symptoms of PCOS but they can aid ovulation as well as lessening risks like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Insulin resistance, a common issue among those living with PCOS, can contribute to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes. If this becomes a problem for you, medication such as glucocorticoids or clomiphene citrate might help. If medication doesn’t suffice in managing symptoms effectively, surgery such as laparoscopic ovarian drilling or oocyte retrieval might be an option for treatment.
Many health insurance plans do not cover electrolysis treatments; however, you could ask your physician to write a letter attesting that these are medically necessary as part of a PCOS care plan and make them more affordable. This could make them more cost effective.
2. It’s Safe
Women’s hormones fluctuate throughout their lives, which may result in unwanted hair growth that is difficult to control using shaving, tweezers and waxing alone. While some modest hair growth is normal, some women develop thick, dark facial or body hair due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), leading to feelings of insecurity and self-consciousness. While PCOS hair growth may not be dangerous, its symptoms may cause feelings of insecurity and self-consciousness which make the situation all the more uncomfortable for women who battle it alone against it alone!
PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, affects approximately six percent of reproductive-age women and may result in irregular menstrual cycles, severe acne breakouts and hair thinning on top. PCOS may also contribute to weight-management problems and fatigue as well as an increase in abdominal fat gain; its symptoms may appear for decades before being identified through tests for other conditions like infertility or obesity.
Most doctors treat symptoms associated with PCOS first, such as irregular or infrequent menstruation periods, before treating it itself. If diagnosed, women will typically be advised to visit an endocrinologist who specializes in hormones; additionally, high androgen levels in some women with this condition have led to excessive hair growth that’s known as “hirsutism.”
An electrologist will conduct a consultation by gathering your health history and asking about any unwanted hair. While they cannot diagnose you directly, electrologists do have experience recognizing when something seems abnormal and providing information that will aid further discussions between women and their healthcare provider.
Women living with PCOS may receive additional medical help in the form of medication to regulate androgen levels. Spironolactone is often recommended, and while not FDA-approved specifically for PCOS treatment, many users with this condition report that it greatly decreases symptoms related to androgen like hirsutism and decreases symptoms that come with PCOS like acne and hair growth.
Electrolysis is one of the most reliable solutions for permanently eliminating excess hair growth associated with PCOS. During an electrolysis procedure, technicians insert small needles into each hair follicle before administering an electric current that kills it. While it can be uncomfortable at times, electrolysis performed by professional electrologists according to American Electrology Association guidelines is considered safe.
3. It’s Effective
Every woman carries hair on her body, though most facial and body hair should typically be fine and light in color. If coarse dark hairs begin appearing on your face, chest, back, abdomen or arms out of nowhere it could be indicative of hormonal imbalance or condition such as PCOS – at Electrolysis Hair Removal & Skin Care we specialize in permanently eliminating them with electrolysis treatment.
PCOS can lead to various symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles and increased androgen production. Additionally, this disorder may interfere with your metabolism, leading to weight gain and acne outbreaks. If left untreated, these issues could become much more serious in the long run and ultimately require medical intervention for their resolution.
While there is no cure for polycystic ovary syndrome, you can reduce its symptoms by managing your diet and engaging in physical exercise on a regular basis. Your primary physician or endocrinologist can recommend healthy eating plans and medications that can help relieve your symptoms.
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method that works by inserting a small needle into each hair follicle and passing an electric current through it, killing off and preventing future growth of hair follicles.
Electrolysis involves an electrolytic cell, comprised of positive and negative electrodes separated by spacers that are submerged into a solution containing positively and negatively charged ions, along with electric current that passes between them to induce chemical reactions. When positive electrode (cathode) receives this current, positively charged ions travel towards it to absorb electrons before returning home as either neutralized or reduced molecules.
Cathode ions are released into solution and form equal numbers of neutral or reduced substances, known as products, depending on how much electricity was consumed. According to Faraday’s Law, product weight increases with each unit of electricity used while decreasing with each second passed; with “m” representing mass of substance transformed and “E” the equivalent weight of product being formed per second of current passthrough.
4. It’s Affordable
Many women with PCOS experience hirsutism, or the growth of hair in areas not typically found on women. This type of hair growth may appear on areas like their face, arms, chest or stomach and is harmless but embarrassing for some women who experience it. There are effective solutions available to reduce unwanted hair such as electrolysis.
Experts generally consider electrolysis a permanent solution for eliminating unwanted hair growth caused by hormonal imbalance, while it’s an attractive choice for anyone wishing to avoid more invasive surgical options like laser hair removal. The procedure requires inserting needles into each hair follicle and sending an electric current through them in order to destroy and stop future growth. Experts consider electrolysis an excellent option for women looking to eliminate hormonally related excess growth while at the same time avoiding costly laser procedures or invasive surgeries like laser hair removal.
Finding a licensed and experienced electrologist experienced with treating PCOS or other conditions causing excessive hair growth is essential to effective care. Search online or inquire at your physician’s office about local providers.
As well as electrolysis, some women with PCOS may also find relief from unwanted hair growth through medication. Spironolactone, which controls androgen levels, may be prescribed by healthcare providers in order to slow or stop hair production from coming in its entirety; additionally this medicine may lighten and thin unwanted follicles as well.
However, these treatments won’t address the hormonal or other aspects of PCOS that contribute to hirsutism and hence it is recommended that women consult a specialist to properly identify and address this condition and discuss treatment options with.
If you are struggling with PCOS and unwanted hair growth, Bridgett Meggs offers services designed to address both conditions. She can help restore confidence with beautiful, natural-looking skin! Additionally, she will suggest an optimal nutrition and skincare regime to support healthy skin.
