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I thought birth control reduces excessive body hair but i read online the opposite?
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It does: All birth control pills can help combat hirsutism (excessive hair growth) by binding male hormones (androgen) thereby decreasing its biological activity. However, it will not cause loss of existing hair.
Answered 9/28/2016
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