WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: I am sick of being so HAIRY!

Re: I am sick of being so HAIRY!

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jan 1998 17:06:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Amy wrote: >
>I am 24 years old and I have always had a lot more body hair than other
>girls. Even as a little girl my arms and legs were so hairy that I was
>teased by other children. Now that I am full grown so is my hairiness.
>My arms are very hairy and the hairs around my elbo area are very long
>(about 4") yep I measured them. I have hair all over my stomach and
>lower back. I have a very thick line of hair growing from my belly
>button down. I hate all the hair I have. Everybody tells me that Iam
>pretty but all I see is this ugly hair. I can't even have a boyfriend,
>I am too embarrassed. Does anyone else know how I feel or am I alone
>with this problem.
>
>--
> am
>

You are NOT alone. This is not an uncommon condition and we have discussed it here many times.

You need to see a gynecologic endocrinologist, a gynecologist well versed in this problem or a medical endocrinologist. Treatments are available.

If you are of Mediterranean origin, some of this might be normal but not to the extent you described.

Please make that appointment. You'll be glad you did.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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