Is less body hair a blessing or a curse for women?

Question 1: Are some women depressed because they have less body hair or no body hair?

Shi Xiao didn't know why her pubic hair suddenly became less, she felt tired and sleepy, and she also gained a lot of weight. Although the problem was not serious, she was still embarrassed to go to the public bathroom to take a shower. She felt ashamed and worried about it all day long, afraid that there was something wrong with her.

Decoded: Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone. The corresponding clinical symptoms include: fear of cold, dry skin, weight loss, apathy, edema, constipation, etc. The above symptoms are accompanied by low libido and impotence. Some people can be checked to have increased prolactin levels in their blood. Taking thyroid hormone drugs can not only replenish the thyroid hormone content in the body, but also restore sexual desire and erectile function.

Causes of Hypothyroidism

Pituitary diseases, hypothalamic diseases, thyroid surgery, damage from radiation therapy, and excessive use of antithyroid drugs can all cause hypothyroidism.

Expert advice: Depending on the cause of the disease, distinguish whether it is temporary hypothyroidism or permanent hypothyroidism. Temporary hypothyroidism can be cured by eliminating the cause (such as reducing or stopping excessive use of antithyroid drugs, etc.), but permanent hypothyroidism, such as destruction or damage of the thyroid gland (such as after surgery, radiotherapy or certain autoimmune diseases), is generally incurable and requires lifelong replacement treatment. Once you have thyroid problems, you must receive treatment patiently. Patients who are treated with medication usually have to take the medication for a period of time after their symptoms stabilize. During this time, they should still follow the doctor's instructions to take and track the medication on time, and never stop taking the medication without authorization. With proper treatment and adjustments in diet and lifestyle, quite good results can be achieved.

Patients with hypothyroidism often have problems with being overweight and are often troubled by constipation. In addition to controlling body weight, it is also important to ensure adequate intake of dietary fiber and water.

Question 2: Do some women suddenly find that their genitals are hairy, they are overweight, and they have acne, but they don’t know why?

Li Jing is lively and cheerful by nature. But in the past two years, I have only had my period every 2 to 4 months, and my weight has continued to increase. No matter how much I exercise, diet, or even take weight-loss drugs, nothing works. Moreover, I have been married for 3 years, but I still can't have the baby I want.

Decoded: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome is related to the imbalance of hormone metabolism. Since female puberty, there are long-term obstacles in the development of follicles, and the follicle capsule thickens, which makes it impossible for the follicles to be discharged. The accumulation causes hormone metabolism disorders and leads to adverse consequences such as infertility. Polycystic ovary syndrome is common in adolescent and childbearing women. The menstruation is irregular, with a cycle of 3 to 6 months or one year. A few people have excessive menstrual flow or irregular bleeding. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome often develop small pimples, mainly distributed on the face, around the breasts, and lower abdomen. In addition, stimulated by androgens, the hair on the armpits, pubic hair, and limbs grows, with the incidence of hirsutism accounting for 17% to 18% and the incidence of acne being 60%. What is even more worrying for girls who love beauty is that if they suffer from this disease, 40% to 60% of their weight will be overweight.

The etiology of polycystic ovary is complex, and the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations vary. The following three treatment methods are commonly used:

(1) Clomiphene. It is now generally agreed that clomiphene is the first choice for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Clomiphene can induce the hypothalamus to release gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which in turn promotes the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone, promoting the normal development of follicles. Increased follicle-stimulating hormone concentration is the key to inducing ovulation in patients with PCOS. Clomiphene treatment can cause ovulation in more than 80% of patients. The specific usage starts from the 5th day of the menstrual cycle, once a day, 50 mg each time, for 5 consecutive days. Ovulation usually occurs 7 to 10 days after taking the medicine. If treatment is ineffective after 1 to 2 cycles, increase the dose to 100 mg per day for 5 days.

(2) Ovarian wedge resection, which is the removal of part of the ovary in a wedge shape. Before the advent of clomiphene, the treatment for PCOS was ovarian wedge removal. The therapeutic effect is obvious. Most patients ovulate and become pregnant soon after the operation. Now that clomiphene is available, ovarian wedge resection is rarely used and is reserved for patients who do not respond to medical treatment.

(3) Traditional Chinese medicine. The method of promoting blood circulation and tonifying the kidney has a good effect in inducing ovulation.

However, if the medication time, dosage, and indications are inappropriate, it will inevitably lead to serious complications. It must be used under the guidance of a doctor and must not be used indiscriminately.

What is the use of pubic hair?

There are two main uses. The first is to offset the impact and friction. If there is no pubic hair, the intense movements during sexual intercourse can easily injure the skin. Secondly, it is a symbol of maturity, showing that one is capable of sexual intercourse. Hairy looks and feels particularly sexy. Immature children are hairless, so they do not arouse sexual desire.

Is all pubic hair curly?

Most are curved, about 82%, and the rest are straight. There are two reasons for the song. First, the curves are like soft springs, which can better offset the impact force. The second is that even if it is very long during sexual intercourse, it will not enter the vagina.

Does more pubic hair mean stronger sexual desire and ability?

Absolutely not. Sexual desire and sexual ability are affected by objective factors, such as education received, living environment, etc., but people of hairy races such as Indians, Pakistanis, and the Middle East have stronger sexual desire than people with less hair.

Should there be pubic hair on the anus?

It is normal whether you have it or not. Some people have, some people don't. It is more troublesome for people with pubic hair on the anus, because they have to wipe it more after defecation to clean it. About 32% of people have anal hair.

Is it abnormal to have no pubic hair?

Some people have no pubic hair at all, either developing it very late or throughout their lives, but have no problems with sexual intercourse. Pubic hair and armpit hair are not proportional. There is no need to have armpit hair if there is no pubic hair. 2.7% of people have no pubic hair.