Does PCOS cause facial hair? | Hirsutism & Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Are you experiencing unwanted facial hair and worried polycystic ovary syndrome could be behind your excess hair growth? Ms Darly Mathew, Consultant Gynaecologist at The Park Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), explains the link between PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) and excess facial and body hair, a condition known as hirsutism. *In this video, you'll learn* • What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? • Why does PCOS cause facial hair growth? • How to spot the signs of PCOS • What medical treatments are available to help manage PCOS hirsutism? • Should I speak to a doctor about my unwanted facial hair? *CLINICAL NOTE* PCOS has recently been renamed to PMOS - polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. This change reflects the fact that the condition affects the whole body, and causes a wide range of symptoms beyond the ovarian cysts it was previously named for. This video was recorded before the name change, and Ms Mathew’s advice remains clinically accurate as of the time of publication. *CHAPTERS* 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - What is PCOS? 1:20 - Symptoms of PCOS 1:41 - How does PCOS cause facial hair? 2:11 - What is hirsutism? 2:41 - How do I know I have hirsutism? 3:06 - Signs of PCOS hirsutism 3:33 - What medications are available for PCOS facial hair? 3:53 - Combined oral contraceptive pill 4:06 - Anti-androgens 4:16 - Eflornithine hydrochloride 4:41 - When should I see a doctor about facial hair growth? 5:37 - Outro *ABOUT THE CONSULTANT* Ms Darly Mathew is an experienced Consultant Gynaecologist at The Park Hospital in Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group. She takes a particular interest in menstrual disorders and polycystic disease, and also specialises in treatment of gynaecological cancers. Ms Mathew has treated hundreds of patients with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). *LINKS* To book an appointment with Darly Mathew: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/darly-mathew To find out more about PMOS, formerly known as PCOS: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/health-matters/womens-health/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos #pcos #pmos #whatispcos #hirsutism #pcosfacialhair #pcossymptoms #pcosawarenessmonth