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PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism or excessive hair growth in women. Today on Crushing PCOS, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses hirsutism; a condition experienced by a large number of women with PCOS. First, he explains how the hair growth cycle works before discussing the role of androgens in hirsutism. Next, he talks about the main hormones that increase hair growth. He also gives us some statistics of a study done on women with PCOS experiencing some form of hair growth issues. Finally, Dr. Malhotra tells us how to block the testosterone and reduce the effects of hirsutism. Join us to conquer excessive hair growth today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A definition of hirsutism. 
• An explanation of the hair growth cycle.
• The role of androgens in hirsutism. 
• The main hormones that increase hair growth. 
• How androgens increase hair growth and the causes of this. 
• The most common cause of excessive hair growth: PCOS.
• Some statistics of a study with women with PCOS and hair growth issues.
• How to block the testosterone. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine