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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
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As well as the physical signs of excess hair, hirsutism can affect | As well as the physical signs of excess hair, hirsutism can affect patients psychologically (mentally). It can cause embarrassment and affect patient's self-confidence, and therefore the quality of life.<ref name="urlComplications of hirsutism - Irelands Health Service">{{cite web |url=http://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/H/Hairy-body-or-face/Complications-of-hirsutism.html |title=Complications of hirsutism - Ireland's Health Service |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>Some women feel self-conscious about having unwanted body hair or even may develop [[depression]]. Also, although hirsutism doesn't cause physical complications, the underlying cause of a hormonal imbalance can. For example if hirsutism is due to [[PCOS]] , it can lead to [[infertility]].<ref name="urlHirsutism Disease Reference Guide - Drugs.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.drugs.com/mcd/hirsutism |title=Hirsutism Disease Reference Guide - Drugs.com |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
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As well as the physical signs of excess hair, hirsutism can affect patients psychologically (mentally). It can cause embarrassment and affect patient's self-confidence, and therefore the quality of life.[1]Some women feel self-conscious about having unwanted body hair or even may develop depression. Also, although hirsutism doesn't cause physical complications, the underlying cause of a hormonal imbalance can. For example if hirsutism is due to PCOS , it can lead to infertility.[2]