As a woman ages, her hormonal balance naturally changes. Around and after menopause, estrogen levels drop, and androgens become relatively dominant.
This can lead to:
Appearance of facial hair
Thinning hair on the scalp
Dry skin
๐น 3. Genetic predisposition
Some women have a hereditary tendency to have facial hair. If your mother, grandmother, or sisters also have similar signs, it is most likely an individual trait.
๐น 4. Obesity and insulin resistance
Fat tissue is involved in hormonal metabolism, and excess weight can stimulate the production of androgens. In addition, insulin resistance โ often associated with excess weight โ affects hormones and can cause hirsutism (excessive hair growth in a male pattern).
๐น 5. Tumors and serious illnesses
In rare cases, the sudden and pronounced appearance of facial hair may be a sign of a hormone-producing tumor. This requires immediate medical attention.
Alarm signals:
Sharp increase in hair growth
Pronounced masculine facial features
Deepening the voice
Menstrual cycle disorders
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