Androgens, the dominant sex hormones in men, can be responsible for these conditions.

If you use this punch in of birth control, you may not even be aware of itsnon-contraceptive benefits.

Certain hormonal contraceptives have been shown to diminish the effects of hirsutism.

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Pills with formulations of higher estrogen, lower androgen potencies may be better at reducing hirsutism.

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