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What Causes Hair Growth Under Chin Postpartum?
Question: I am having under chin hair growth after my baby was born. I got TSH and CBP tests done which are all normal. Is there something you can recommend to apply // use?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Please let me know a few details.
What is your height and weight ?
Do you have regular cycles ?
When was your baby born ?
What is the CBP test done ?
Have you got a history of PCOD ?
Please write back with more details.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Please provide few more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Please let me know a few details.
What is your height and weight ?
Do you have regular cycles ?
When was your baby born ?
What is the CBP test done ?
Have you got a history of PCOD ?
Please write back with more details.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Height- 5.6 feet weight : 88 kgs
Cycles are regular
Baby was born in Nov 2013
The complete Blood picture test was done that had hemoglobin, sugar and all the other aspects of blood tests included- it was all normal
I had PCOD before my child was born but after I lost weight (about 15kgs). I had it checked after my baby also and it did not show up in the tests again.
Cycles are regular
Baby was born in Nov 2013
The complete Blood picture test was done that had hemoglobin, sugar and all the other aspects of blood tests included- it was all normal
I had PCOD before my child was born but after I lost weight (about 15kgs). I had it checked after my baby also and it did not show up in the tests again.
Brief Answer:
PCOD relapse is likely, please get tested for that.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the updates.
It is very possible that you are having PCOD again, as it is typical to have hair growth in the chin, face, underarms etc in PCOD.
Plus you already have a history of PCOD.
I would request you to get tested for it again.
Please get the following tests done on day 2 of your menstrual cycle - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT, DHEAS, Free testosterone, Lipid profile.
That will confirm the diagnosis.
Also a pelvic transvaginal ultrasound scan after your period is over.
At 88 kg, you are still overweight, and you need to lose atleast 10 - 15kg of weight.
IF PCOD is confirmed you can then start anti androgen agents to help with the hair growth issue.
You can also contact a dermatologist and consider laser hair removal for permanent solution.
Please feel free to contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
PCOD relapse is likely, please get tested for that.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the updates.
It is very possible that you are having PCOD again, as it is typical to have hair growth in the chin, face, underarms etc in PCOD.
Plus you already have a history of PCOD.
I would request you to get tested for it again.
Please get the following tests done on day 2 of your menstrual cycle - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT, DHEAS, Free testosterone, Lipid profile.
That will confirm the diagnosis.
Also a pelvic transvaginal ultrasound scan after your period is over.
At 88 kg, you are still overweight, and you need to lose atleast 10 - 15kg of weight.
IF PCOD is confirmed you can then start anti androgen agents to help with the hair growth issue.
You can also contact a dermatologist and consider laser hair removal for permanent solution.
Please feel free to contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok. Thanks a lot. I will start on the medication as I am not willing to get a laser therapy done.
and yes.. I am trying for weight loss... hopefully I will be lighter by my baby's 2nd birthday
and yes.. I am trying for weight loss... hopefully I will be lighter by my baby's 2nd birthday
Brief Answer:
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, but please get the workup done first and then start on the medication.
I wish you all the best for your weight loss, and with such a positive attitude, I am sure you will soon be fitter and lighter.
Take care .
Wish you good health always!
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, but please get the workup done first and then start on the medication.
I wish you all the best for your weight loss, and with such a positive attitude, I am sure you will soon be fitter and lighter.
Take care .
Wish you good health always!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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