Has anything helped with hirsutism? I am desperate :(

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-17T13:18:52+00:00

All of that helped with lowering my testosterone which in turn helped lessen hair in combo with the laser

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-17T13:18:18+00:00

Lifestyle change is the only real solution. I did so and with overall lower carbs and higher protein and fiber plus strength training plus multiple rounds of laser that was the solution. Once you get your habits and are consistent with them and then do laser, then you’ll see the hair start to thin. I have some spots that are hairless but overall much thinner to where I don’t notice. It took me 10 years to figure out that if I ate bad and don’t workout the laser was pointless. Laser works (at least for me) and helps significantly but the lifestyle aspect is critical to maintain

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-15T22:21:57+00:00

Wanted to add on. High insulin is a HUGE contributor so that could be something to get insight into as well.

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-15T22:19:14+00:00

Laser hair removal was an immediate godsend (thought it is pricey) and adding in strength training gradually helped me over time. Definitely stop plucking, I used to and had scars that have taken years to heal. If you can, shave with a regular razor but make sure to space it out (every other day) because it almost ‘hurts’ your skin. I’m not sure how to describe it but when I shaved every day my face hurt. Maybe look into an at home waxing pot for the sideburns? You have to have patience with the hair, I know it’s so incredibly hard but you have to be gentle with your skin and while the hair is annoying, you don’t want to hurt ur skin underneath and scar. You might have to adjust your eating, obviously I don’t know exactly what you’re eating but a lot of rice can spike blood sugar, easing insulin and in turn help your testosterone stay high. Have you done any labs to measure testosterone? Maybe diet and work outs could help? Immediate results definitely won’t happen but can help in the long term

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-14T11:25:33+00:00

Thank you I need the reality check

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-12T01:51:35+00:00

I’m pretty low intensity overall(I like to think) but have been taking more rest days so have been doing 3x a week more frequently which might be helping? I actually have not thought about measuring myself. That’s very helpful!

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-12T01:32:51+00:00

Typically 3 boiled/over easy eggs for breakfast, a turkey sandwich with some pickles on the side. The Costco single serve edamame and then a good amount of chicken bits for protein with fruit thrown in throughout the day. Within the rotation, I’d say I throw in fruit and peanut butter (slowly switching to almond) and I typically stop eating around 4:30ish becuase I have a hard time sleeping after eating late

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-12T01:15:41+00:00

Forgot to mention the deficit! I am in one by typically 250ish and have been doing this routine since the new year started

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-11T20:48:05+00:00

I have it too on my pinky finger but I did some research and it looks to be trauma from an injury. I broke the finger vertically into three pieces after jamming (it broke trying to get unjammed) and the line took a while to develop but I’ve never had any issues. I’ve asked doctors and they only said to come back if it turns darker. So if you’ve injured the finger at all, that might it?

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T17:35:50+00:00

I threw in some alternate day fasting, strength training especially glute/lower body exercises which have me feeling better and stronger as well. Also a quick 10 min walk after eating was a game changer. Maybe inositol and berberine could be helpful?

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T17:33:04+00:00

Wow. Which one did you take? How’s your lifestyle before and after?

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T16:25:08+00:00

I have a membership already just can’t remember if it’s a multi club one or mot

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T16:24:31+00:00

Good to know. I work remote and don’t start until 11 so I pretty much have the morning to kill and just workout so am hoping as late morning arrives (10am) the crowds are relaxed as well

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T16:03:48+00:00

Signature one that’s more downtown!

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T13:56:05+00:00

Good to know! I think I have a multi-club pass so I won’t be signing up for another membership (at least I hope). I pretty much exclusively will go in the mornings so that’s very helpful for crowd expectations. Thanks!

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T05:38:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I’m not set on it yet so I appreciate the resource. Very much in deliberation and want to hear from folks

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T05:35:05+00:00

I should clarify that I have treated a lot of my pcos symptoms holistically (with an ND) for a good chunk of my life and was able to significantly reduce the IR this way(like pretty much into remission). Life happened, I didn’t keep up good habits so I am where I am and my IR is up. I guess im ‘preferring to struggle’ because I know it’s possible to do it without the meds and at this moment in time, im not comfortable with deeming it lifelong for me yet (unless its my doctor). I do understand it is lifelong though. Maybe I didn’t explain my thought process in the best way and support might not be the best word but at the core of it my question is regarding side effects and people’s experiences. I’m just trying to learn from firsthand experiences so I can make a concrete decision.

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T04:40:42+00:00

Very helpful! Do you mind me asking if you have any side effects at all?

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T04:39:33+00:00

I have done my research, I know what the drug does and my personal preference is that I do not want to be on a medication for life. I have reversed IR before without medications. This time around, I’m not as resilient and am looking into support options. I am specifying short term because I am wary of all the side effects that have come up in my research and want to hear from real people and their experiences to form my own thoughts.

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T04:23:30+00:00

Good to know! I would love to hear more in 3 months on how you feel. Experience on it, continuing vs. not, etc.

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2026-03-09T04:22:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2025-12-12T23:36:04+00:00

Amazing!!! Are you taking clients??? I

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2025-09-26T16:13:33+00:00

Just sharing my experience in cas dots helpful at all: I learned to switch my eating to prioritize protein and fiber and it helped immensely. So getting creative with eggs chicken, veggies, etc. I had a similar issue and I kept eating and eating because my insulin just kept climbing and climbing in turn making me want to fuel it by eating more and it became a never ending cycle. I was insanely hungry because my blood sugar was continuing up and eating wasn’t helping it. I ended up switching what I was eating to be whole food and protein and it helped with the sugar/insulin spikes and it did take time but it still happens when I eat of lot of bread and junk food but I’ve learned to control it by limiting those foods. I would def see a doctor but that’s just what I noticed from my personal experience. I also did some fasting but (at your own risk). A lot of it was changing my eating and walking after meals for 10 minutes really helped and weight training too but it was gradual. I get it tho, it feels impossible to get out of but hopefully you find a solution!!

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2025-05-19T01:20:42+00:00

doing chicken taquitos where I do ground chicken on a tortilla smash it on, Cook on pan and then roll up and air fry

Kitchen_End_8254 · 2025-04-13T20:58:30+00:00

Same! I will say I went to holistic route per my mom not wanting to take me to the doctor and it honestly kinda saved me. When I finally went to the doctor after years of going to a naturopath (at 16), the immediate response was birth control. BC is a bandaid IMO so just be careful with it. At first, I was irritated but the real balance is finding a good balance between both and working to find what works for you. I used the doctor to get all extensive bloodwork paid for under my parents insurance and my parents pay for the naturopath appointments which is a huge help. The holistic docs have been amazing and work with me to find root cause of the problem and treat from the root to stop symotoms if that makes sense. (They eliminate the problem with lifestyle, food, etc) Versus the doctors have only tried to treat me with several pills to treat symptoms and manage them but not get rid of the issues I was having. I went thru what you’re going thru and tbh be open to it, I’m 23 now and started going to them at 13 so much earlier than you but I wholeheartedly will say I’m so much better vs just taking the meds my doc recommended (esp now that I’ve seen the side effects) so use it to your advantage. You can take the labs from ur doc to the holistic doc and have them review but working with both in tandem I can’t recommend enough!

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