If chin hair growth comes with:
Irregular periods
Acne
Weight gain (especially around the waist)
Hair thinning on the scalp
… it’s time to consider a hormone check-up.
🌀 2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – A Key Indicator
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — and excess facial hair is one of its most telling signs.
But PCOS isn’t just about hair.
It’s a metabolic and hormonal condition that can impact:
Fertility
Weight
Skin health
Long-term heart and diabetes risk
Other Signs of PCOS:
Irregular or missed periods
Oily skin and cystic acne
Darkened skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) — often on the neck or underarms
Weight that’s hard to lose
Fatigue or brain fog
✅ The good news:
PCOS is manageable with:
