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What can i do about hirtuism? i checked all hormone levels they are all normal testosterone is <0.6. all within normal range even shbg.

Q: what can i do about hirtuism? i checked all hormone levels they are all normal testosterone is <0.6. all within normal range even shbg.

Treat it: Often this is never explained. Electrolysis and laser removal are both likely to give you good results. I'm glad that it turned out to be "just you" and not a hormonal problem; if your body is otherwise that of a normal woman, no further studies are probably indicated.

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Treat it: Often this is never explained. Electrolysis and laser removal are both likely to give you good results. I'm glad that it turned out to be "just you" and not a hormonal problem; if your body is otherwise that of a normal woman, no further studies are probably indicated.

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

What can i do about hirtuism? i checked all hormone levels they are all normal testosterone is <0.6. all within normal range even shbg.

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