by PERLA Health | Aug 20, 2020 | Education, Hirsutism, Mental Health, Weight Management
Being diagnosed with a chronic condition such as PCOS can drastically affect someone’s self-esteem and can impact many aspects, such as your body image. Taking good care of yourself is more important than ever during these times. What is Body Image? Paul...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Hirsutism, PCOS 101
There are two distinct types of hair problems experienced by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): excess hair growth, which mainly affects the body and face, and hair loss, which affects the scalp. The medical term for this type of hair loss is androgenetic...
by PERLA Health | Jul 27, 2020 | Education, Hirsutism
Women with PCOS have to deal with a range of distressing symptoms including excessive facial and body hair (hirsutism) throughout their lives. Hirsutism is usually treated with anti-androgen medications and oral contraceptives. Long-lasting hair removal methods, such...
by PERLA Health | Jul 27, 2020 | Education, Hirsutism
Unwanted hair growth is a common dermatological problem, especially among women with PCOS, and there’s a need for a safe, inexpensive, and non-invasive method of removing hair on a long-term basis. While plucking and shaving are the safest and simplest way to manage...
