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Is There Any Side Effect Of Hormonal Treatment For Facial Hair?

I am a 25 year old male. I don't have much of facial hair. Shall i go for hormonal treatment? What are the side effects(if any)?
Thu, 15 Oct 2009
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First we will tell you about the normal pattern of facial hair. Facial hair is a secondary sexual character in human males. Many men develop facial hair in the later years of puberty, approximately between 15-18 years old although some men don't finish developing a fully adult beard until their early 20s or even later. Before starting the hormonal therapy, the exact cause has to be determined. There are pros and cons to each type of hormonal therapy. The side effects of hormonal therapy differ among categories of drugs used. Although some common side effects are sleep problems, weight gain or loss, deposition of fat, sexual problems, mood changes etc. Some of these side effects can be mild and manageable (although annoying). Benefits, risks, and personal comfort all have to be factored into the treatment choice. If you are going for the hormonal therapy, your doctor will explain you the benefits and risks involved with the hormone that is given to you. If any further query, you can have a Live Chat with one of our doctors online between 9am-9pm IST (GMT+5:30) on all 7 days a week at www.healthcaremagic.com. Alternatively, you can speak with them over phone at +91-80-41743045 between 12noon-6pm IST from Monday to Friday.
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Is There Any Side Effect Of Hormonal Treatment For Facial Hair?

First we will tell you about the normal pattern of facial hair. Facial hair is a secondary sexual character in human males. Many men develop facial hair in the later years of puberty, approximately between 15-18 years old although some men don't finish developing a fully adult beard until their early 20s or even later. Before starting the hormonal therapy, the exact cause has to be determined. There are pros and cons to each type of hormonal therapy. The side effects of hormonal therapy differ among categories of drugs used. Although some common side effects are sleep problems, weight gain or loss, deposition of fat, sexual problems, mood changes etc. Some of these side effects can be mild and manageable (although annoying). Benefits, risks, and personal comfort all have to be factored into the treatment choice. If you are going for the hormonal therapy, your doctor will explain you the benefits and risks involved with the hormone that is given to you. If any further query, you can have a Live Chat with one of our doctors online between 9am-9pm IST (GMT+5:30) on all 7 days a week at www.healthcaremagic.com. Alternatively, you can speak with them over phone at +91-80-41743045 between 12noon-6pm IST from Monday to Friday.