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What cause a skinny girl with regular period to have few coarse hairs on areolas and 2 on chin. don't suggest hormonal bc. tried em all. side fx suck?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Hair?: A few coarse hairs would not be a good reason to start birth control pills. I would try something with fewer side effects like shaving or plucking. Or trim the hairs short.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

What cause a skinny girl with regular period to have few coarse hairs on areolas and 2 on chin. don't suggest hormonal bc. tried em all. side fx suck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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