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What should a woman do if she disturbed by abnormal and excessive facial hair but wants to live by Gurmat?

Everyone, irrespective of gender, has facial hair. Men have more longer and visible hair, and females have a smaller amount facial hair which is less visible. Therefore, contrary to what the media and fashion driven propaganda, women do have facial hair and it is perfectly normal. However, if a woman has a “health concern†of having excessive hair or abnormal amount of hair growing in places where females don’t grow hair then there is nothing wrong in feeling concerned and seeking medical advice. Like any other health concern, it is a genuine concern and should not be ignored if it is causing distress. Just as one would feel concern if they were suddenly excessively putting on weight or suffering excessive hair loss, one would not just sit at home and say “It’s God’s Will†but rather go and seek advice from a medical expert or doctor.

According to the Sikh Rehat Maryada it is a ‘Bajjar Kurehat’, cardinal prohibition, to dishonour the hair (anywhere on the body, from the head to toe). For this reason laser surgery, bleaching, shaving, plucking or waxing should be not used and instead follow medical advice and treatments which remain within the principals of Gurmat (the Guru’s teachings). Shaving or removing facial hair would not only be a Bajjar Kurehat, which would cause one to become a Patit and the need to go Pesh in front of the Panj Pyaare, but it would also result in the facial hair growing back thicker and darker.

Hirsutism

The female anatomy runs a delicate balance of hormones. Androgens, male hormones that include testosterone, are found in both men and women. If there are too many androgens, women will begin to grow excessive coarse, dark facial hair. Other symptoms of hirsutism include decreased breast size, irregular menstruation, a deepening voice and other areas of male-pattern hair growth throughout the body.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Excessive facial hair on women might be caused by cysts on the ovaries. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome also suffer from high levels of androgens and irregular menstruation. Other symptoms include acne, weight gain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and infertility. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome are usually treated through birth control pills, anti-androgen hormones and surgery.

Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome, a condition caused by having too much cortisol in the bloodstream, also causes excessive facial hair. Cushing’s syndrome may also be caused by a tumor in the body, which would be treated through surgery and radiation. This condition might also be a side effect of corticosteroid medications. Other symptoms of this condition are headaches, bruising, weight gain and fatigue.

Obesity and Genetics

Women who are overweight may also see an increase in facial hair. Fat traps androgens, creating a hormonal imbalance. Because weight gain and facial hair are a sign of other conditions and disorders, women should be thoroughly examined by a doctor to make certain that there are no other underlying medical issues. Along with other physical characteristics, ancestry and genetics plays a role in whether women have facial hair.

Menopause and Perimenopause

Menopausal and perimenopausal hormonal imbalances can also increase facial hair. Loss of estrogen and an increase in testosterone can also create hot flashes. Women in their late 30s to their mid-50s might also experience depression, irregular periods, mood swings and night sweats.

Solution

You’re not going to solve this on your own. Ask your doctor for a referral for blood tests to check your hormone levels. Sometimes this cannot show accurate results. If this is the case, ask for a referral for bloods to be taken on the 21st day from the start of your cycle – this is to check your Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and bloods to be taken between days 2-5 of your cycle. This is to check if the ovaries are releasing the egg. This way you can gage how everything is working internally.

Estrogen hormone pills (also used for birth-control) works when a woman needs estrogen. Spironolactone, a water pill, can counter the influence of male hormones and is often useful. Metformin (Glucophage) is often prescribed for women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It is commonly used to treat elevated blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes and often employed as an off-label prescription for PCOS. This means that it was originally used only for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes but is now prescribed for PCOS patients because it has similar actions in both groups. However, before taking any medicines you should seek medical advice. Not all of these are suitable for everyone, so research the options and work with you GP to find what works for you. Sometimes it is a case of trial and error.

The solution for most females – and there is a solution, with this diagnosis is to be prescribed a combination of medication to regulate the body hormones. But before trying these, work with your GP to come up with a program to help you tackle this naturally first. Weight gain and becoming insulin resistant plays a huge factor into this condition, so try to (1) stop eating any meat, fish or eggs; 2) introduce a healthy diet with no sugar unless natural sugars (e.g. from fruits etc); (3) eat a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables; and (4) exercise regularly. Over time you will start to see hair thinning or stop growing, weight loss, you will feel energized, healthy, and have a more regular cycle.

Remain positive, love yourself, smile and keep faith in Guru Ji. Remember to follow through the health and medical advice that the doctor gives and keep healthy.

[Guest anony]

thank u all... its not an excessive amount of hair growth, its just normal .. like a normal amount of hair but it is just difficult adjusting to seeing hair where uve previously just got rid of it without realli thinking twice.

a thought did enter my mind that i could get laser treatment done as ive not yet taken amrit nor am i thinkin about taking amrit just yet.. but then i thought its just a cowards way out..Guru sahib knows what id be trying to do so its not the best way to win over Guru ji's happiness..

someone mentioned something about a homeopathic medicine?

anyways think these r all just easy way out's that my weak mind is trying to justify.. i no ther is only one way and that is to beg Guru sahib to allow me to learn to love what He has blessed me with..

:-)

[innergear]

Ther no such thing as face Kes. Kes is on yo hed. Kes is guru's nishani. . . . on yo Face is vaal. Kes It is in maryada . Hop this help U gud

[HDSH]

Ther no such thing as face Kes. Kes is on yo hed. Kes is guru's nishani. . . . on yo Face is vaal. Kes It is in maryada . Hop this help U gud

Erm, by that logic, being a guy I am okay to shave my dhara. :blink2:

[KhalistaniGunMan]

Erm, by that logic, being a guy I am okay to shave my dhara. :blink2:

dhara is part of singhs saroop..it is natural...dhara is not natural for women..im talking about full grown beards...that is a medical condition

[HDSH]

Man chill... I wrote fast I was in hurry , I know it is not good here inspector :

The Gurmukh lives in Fear of the True Lord.

The Guru's Bani refines the unrefined of the Gurmukh.

The Gurmukh sings the Lord's Immaculate Praises.

The Gurmukh attains the pure, supreme status.

The Gurmukh meditates on the Lord with every hair of his body.

O Nanak, the Gurmukh merges in Truth. The Gurmukh is pleasing to the True Guru; this is contemplation on the Vedas.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh is carried across.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh receives the spiritual wisdom of the Shabad.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh comes to know the path within.

The Gurmukh attains the unseen and infinite Lord.

O Nanak, the Gurmukh finds the door of liberation.

Are you happy now?

WJKK WJKKF

My original statments still stands for itself. The translation you are quoting is wrong. The word 'rom' does not equal hair.

[TigerStyleZ]

My original statments still stands for itself. The translation you are quoting is wrong. The word 'rom' does not equal hair.

Whats wrong with you Bhaji? You know you can click on the Links - these are quotations from srigranth.org.

Anyway teach me right, please.

Besides showing me some mistakes correct them please.

[Guest gmgueru]

Ther no such thing as face Kes. Kes is on yo hed. Kes is guru's nishani. . . . on yo Face is vaal. Kes It is in maryada . Hop this help U gud

[TigerStyleZ]

@gmgueru

Have you even read my post before? If it is only Hair on Head , why the Gurus said ?

The Gurmukh lives in Fear of the True Lord.

The Guru's Bani refines the unrefined of the Gurmukh.

The Gurmukh sings the Lord's Immaculate Praises.

The Gurmukh attains the pure, supreme status.

The Gurmukh meditates on the Lord with every hair of his body.

O Nanak, the Gurmukh merges in Truth. The Gurmukh is pleasing to the True Guru; this is contemplation on the Vedas.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh is carried across.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh receives the spiritual wisdom of the Shabad.

Pleasing the True Guru, the Gurmukh comes to know the path within.

The Gurmukh attains the unseen and infinite Lord.

O Nanak, the Gurmukh finds the door of liberation.

Isnt it Contradiction?

@HDSH

You still didn´t correct me, I want to learn! Please help, where did I made a mistake?