Unwanted facial hair
Unwanted facial hair is often hormonal
Hair on the chin or body can be a hormone signal worth checking.
From ₹1,490 · sample collected at home
- Qualified gynaecologists
- At-home sample collection
- Reports usually in 24 hours*
- One coordinated plan
Coarse, dark hair on the chin, upper lip, jaw, chest or stomach - hirsutism - is one of the clearer signs of raised androgens, and PCOS/PMOS is a common reason. Waxing and threading help with what's already there; addressing the hormones works on why it keeps growing.
Addressing the hormones behind the hair can, over time, make regrowth slower and finer for many women, and less to manage. Tvarvi addresses the androgen and insulin drivers with a gynaecologist, so you're working with your body's own rhythm.
The essentials
What hirsutism is
Male-pattern hair growth in women - coarse and dark on the face, chest or abdomen - linked to raised or more-active androgens. In PCOS it usually travels with irregular cycles, acne or hair thinning.
Why hair removal alone often isn't enough
Waxing, threading and shaving remove what's already there. While androgens stay raised, the hair tends to keep returning. Addressing the hormones works on the reason behind it.
What treatment involves
Testing to understand the hormonal cause, then a plan to reduce androgen impact and steady insulin, with medication where appropriate. Cosmetic hair removal can continue alongside for quicker relief.
How Tvarvi helps
Work with the source
Reducing androgen impact can make regrowth finer and slower for many women - less to manage over time.
Gynaecologist-led
A doctor builds the plan around your hormone results, rather than guesswork.
Treat the whole PCOS picture
Hair, skin, cycle and metabolism are connected; your plan can address them together.
What's included
- A gynaecologist consultation, as part of the PCOS Assessment (₹1,490)
- Hormone and androgen tests to understand the cause
- At-home sample collection
- A plan to help reduce androgen-driven hair growth
- Follow-up to track change over time
PCOS Assessment
₹1,490
A gynaecologist consult and the tests your symptoms need, collected at home.
Common questions
Does PCOS cause facial hair?
Yes. Raised androgens in PCOS commonly cause coarse, dark hair on the face and body (hirsutism). Testing helps show whether androgens are behind yours.
Can PCOS facial hair be reduced for the long term?
Addressing the hormonal cause can slow and soften regrowth, though existing coarse hair often needs cosmetic removal too. Many women combine hormonal treatment with laser or other methods for lasting change.
How long until unwanted hair reduces?
Hair grows slowly, so expect gradual change over several months of consistent hormonal treatment. It tends to soften and slow rather than disappear overnight.
Will I need medication?
For some women, medication that supports hormonal balance may be considered - your gynaecologist decides based on your tests and goals. Lifestyle changes that steady insulin support it.
Can I keep waxing while on treatment?
Yes. Cosmetic hair removal can continue alongside hormonal treatment for quicker relief while the plan works on the cause.
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Find out what's behind it
See a gynaecologist
PCOS Assessment, ₹1,490. Home lab tests, then your consult.
This page is educational and not a substitute for individual medical advice. Any diagnosis or prescription is made only by your treating clinician based on your case. *Timelines depend on collection and lab processing. Individual results vary. Terms apply.