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Do Women Have Hair On Their Stomachs
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Do women generally have hair on their stomachs?

Yes: Sometimes it is fine and light in color and sometime coarser and darker. But hair can be seen on women's abdomens. ...Read more
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Would it be typical for female to have hair on stomach?

Information: Sometimes yes, but not in large amounts. ...Read more
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I am a female with coarse dark hair growing all over my body, stomach back, butt and everywhere. It is very embarrassing. Is this normal? Any remedies

Need to be checked: This could be hereditary or could be a sign of another disorder. It can be due to excess hormones called androgens. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of this in women vs less common causes such as cushings syndrome. You should have your hormone levels checked. ...Read more
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Do women usually have stomach hair, specifically a happy trail, and do they wax it?

Many do: Female body hair has a wide range of normal. Some choose to shave it or wax it. It is not mandatory to remove it. ...Read more
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Is it normal for a woman to have hair on the stomach and very light hair all over chest?

It may be normal: Genetic factor plays a major role when it comes to hair. It is not unusual to have hair grow in locations you mentioned. Some women will have increased hair in ununsual places due to hormone imbalance (androgen excess) or rarely due to hormone producing tumor. If hair growth is rapid and associated with other symptoms, it may represent something more serious. ...Read more
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What causes excessive hair growth on a woman's stomach after baby?

Most likely PCOS: There are a few conditions that can cause unwanted hair growth in women (hirsuitism). Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) is the most common, affecting 8-10% of women. Hair growth in the midline of the body (face, chin, lower stomach, back) can be due to pcos. Weight gain can make pcos symptoms worse. We diagnose pcos with blood tests and a sonogram, and treatments can reduce the hair growth. ...Read more
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I am a 16 year old female and I have recently found hair growing on my chin, stomach and chest. Why could that be?

See below: This can be caused by many things. First, are you overweight or obese? If so or you eat a lot of meat (esp red meat), your body is making more steroid hormones than it needs to, particularly testosterone (women need this too) - that will cause excess hair on the face and chest. Second, are your periods regular - if not, see your gynecologist for an evaluation. Third, it may be partly genetic. ...Read more
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28 female woke up one morning with stubby black hair all over my stomach (literally over night) is it hormones shld I be concerned?

See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you. ...Read more
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I'm female. In2008-09testosterone to change sex, but I change my mind. All excessive hair falled except face. No hair on legs and abdomen but beard. Why?

Ans: Well the testosterone. So in order to remove this hair the best way is laser. Expensive but permanent. Electrolysis is timely and expensive and may leave scaring ...Read more
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I am a 26 year old female and I am growing hair on my nipples, stomach and moustache like a guy. Why and what can I do to get rid of it completely?

Usually Hereditary: You can have a reputable md laser the areas affected, best to go to and md who has a good laser that does both laser and radio frequency/heat to get the best results for permanent hair removal. ...Read more
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I am 21 unmarried female. I get periods regularly every month only for 3 days is it fine? . I am overweight & hv hair on chest, abdomen& upper lips.

Not usually: There are some women who are genetically prone to more facial hair, but if this trait is unique to you in your family, and with your menstrual history, I think you should be evaluated for hormonal imbalance and PCOS ...Read more
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Female-19, dark, thick hair on stomach. No other symptoms of PCOS, healthy BMI. Waxed a few times, and still won't go away. Is this normal? Removal?

Hypertrichosis?: 19 year old young lady with patch of dark thick hair on stomach. When did this start? At birth? Studies show that hypertrichosis must be differentiated from hirsutism, which is hair growth caused by excessive androgens. You should have an evaluation for hirsutism/PCOS but also for hypertrichosis with a dermatologist. Hypertrichosis can be local/generalized, congenital/caused by drugs/medical issues ...Read more
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I am 21 year old female. I have quite dark and noticible hair on arms. I also have some hair on my chest and stomach. It looks dark and short when I a?

Dark arm hair: Suspect it runs in your family. I would look at all relatives arms you age and ask women in your family if they had the sam problem when your age. ...Read more
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Thirty four yr old female. Hair growth under chin and stomach. What could be the cause? Birth control? Or something else? Should I be concerned?

Hair growth:
Many things could cause this! Your back pain, leg pain, and polycystic kidney disease must be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible!
Hope all goes well.
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I get lot of hair on my chest and stomach. I m 20 year old female. I get my periods regularly. Wat tests should be done to check d hormonal imbalance?

Consult: An endocrinologist for advice. These sound like virilizing signs associated with elvated testosterone/estrogen ratio. ...Read more
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I'm a 17 year old female, am not overweight, have hair on chest and stomach, although lately ive been growing hair on chin. What could be causing this and cannot getting enough sleep, play a role?

Hormonal imbalance: Hope you have regular menstrual period. You should get examined by your PCP. And get blood tests for hormonal assay be done. ...Read more
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Female with excessive sweating that smells and hair growth on stomach chest back and side burns. What causes this?

Get checked: For polycycstic ovarian disease and endocrine dysfunction. Get a pelvic exam and check of hormone levles. ...Read more
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Female. Regular periods. Normal BMI. Why do I have lots of thick black hair on my stomach, inner thighs, bum? Many people say it is normal

Hair growth in women: 19 year old young lady with thick black hair growth on stomach, inner thighs, gluteal area. Hirsutism can be due to excessive androgens or a family trait. Hirsutism must be differentiated from hypertrichosis. Both can be caused by serious medical conditions that can affect your fertility and may be a manifestation of a medical process requiring investigation. Please get a full exam. Good luck. ...Read more
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Am 21 female. Get periods regularly every month only for 3 days also have hair on chest, abdomen & upper lips. Ultrasound normal. Do I have PCOS?

Could be: Hi. It sounds like you may have some androgen excess syndrome, although with your periods normal, it also just could be your genetics. Is the hair recent? The most common androgen excess syndromes would be PCOS, nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, and tumors of the ovaries or adrenals. Ask your doc for a referral to an endocrinologist for an evaluation. Good luck! ...Read more
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19, female. Anxiety and depression. From panicking I can feel one hard pump of the heart through my neck, head, and stomach. It kinda hurts. High bp?

Possible: It could be the anxiety leading to elevated blood pressure. I would monitor your blood pressure to evaluate it;but most likely it is your body's reaction to stress; and is transient. Physical symptoms frequently accompany panic attacks. ...Read more
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Could depression kill an elderly woman (85 years)not talking&walking& difficulty in swallowing&having pain sometimes her stomach or head or her back.

Sounds like the lady: ...in question had many debilities and co-morbidities which themselves could have contributed to her depressed mood. ...Read more
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Hi I am a 23yo female and I have stomach pain and nausea head aches and my urine is greenish with mucus have pcos and insulin resistance?

See your doctor: Please see your doctor to make sure that you don't have urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis. It is common in females, having Insulin resistance can predispose you to infections as well. ...Read more
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When do males generally start to grow abdominal hair?

After puberty: After a male enters the stage of puberty he will start to show evidence of secondary sexual characteristics including growing body hair. ...Read more
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I eat my hair. Is it this that makes my stomach bigger?

This is a very: Dangerous behavior. It can cause an obstruction in your GI tract due to a bezoar formation. Please get professional help for this. ...Read more
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I have tiny just visible dots spreading from my stomach all over my body and hair?

Not sure what?: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. ...Read more
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Whenever I color my hair I have very severe pain in my abdomen. N I have to take vovron injection to relieve pain. Docs say no relation in color n pain?

Arthritis?: That pain med is most used for very severe arthritic pain. Hair dye has been being studied for possible role in making arthritis worse for decades. It's still uncertain, but your experience is what counts! Go beyond the time you would usually color your hair and see if the pain does not come. Then consider searching for alternative to dye - henna maybe? Or natural! Best! ...Read more
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Is it common for men to get their stomach lasered for hair?

Yes: Common areas for men to have laser hair removal include the back, chest, and abdomen. Laser hair treatments typically are performed in a series of 5 to 6 treatments to get the best results. ...Read more
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Small painful bump on abdomen, is this an ingrown hair?

Could: Be a lymph node, or indirect hernia to ingrown hair. ...Read more
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Can stomach problems affect your hair? If so what are they?

Sure. ..: Well, to be more precise, it depends on what you define as "stomach problems." Malabsorption of essential nutrients affects many (and varied) functions within the body. Here's an article which might useful. Hope it helps! Http://www. Healthline. Com/health/malabsorption#Overview1 ...Read more