Causes of Female "mustache"

Aka Hiperandrogen excessive androgen hormones can cause a lot of complaints in women, particularly related to appearance. For example, oily skin, acne, hair growth in areas to the unusual.

Hiperandrogen symptoms in women can be seen among others in the skin, skin that is oily, especially on the face until the appearance of acne is excessive. Another symptom is the presence of hirsutism, the abnormal hair growth in women who resemble male pattern hair growth. This is likely to grow hair on her upper lip area, chin, around the sideburns, chest, abdomen, upper arms and thighs, and pubic area (pubis),.

According to Prof. Dr. MSc Delfi Lutan, Sp OG, cases poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is also a symptom hiperandrogen. "PCOS is a heterogeneous disorder with specific changes in secretion gonadotrofin. Is a visible symptom of menstrual cycle disorders, obesity, abnormal lipid profile, risk of diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease risk," said Professor of Medicine University of North Sumatra.

In addition as a means of contraception, birth control pills that contain Cyproteron Acecate (CPA), explained Prof. Delfi, can reduce problems such hiperandrogen. Because, in addition to contraception, birth control pills regulate androgen hormones also function by blocking androgen effects.

"In other words, the use of oral contraceptives containing a CPA is very useful to prevent pregnancy with the risk of 'being broken' very little," he said at a media education with the theme "Oral Contraception Hiperandrogen VS." "This is a solution for women who want to family planning and want to stay beautiful," he said.