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could estrogen pills reduce body hair?
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Will estrogen pills reduce body hair?
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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered
Gynecology 35 years experience
No: I'm unaware of any information regarding this. However, body hair may reduce while using spironolactone, a diuretic that blocks the action of testosterone on the hair follicle. It doesn't usually reduce hair, but prevents further hair growth. You have what you have unless you use laser epilation or electrolysis.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Could estrogen increase or reduce body hair?
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Dr. Richard Galitz answered
Facial Plastic Surgery 41 years experience
Body hair: Estrogen is a feminizing hormone and is associated more with the reduction of body hair growth
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