Winona prescribes estrogen and progesterone in various forms, using the lowest effective dose for maximum benefit. Excessive doses of hormones can result in unwanted side effects like increased hair growth. We strongly encourage patients to take hormones only as prescribed by their Winona physician.
We also offer DHEA as a gentle way to increase testosterone levels, but we do not prescribe testosterone directly. Too much testosterone can lead to "hirsutism" or excessive facial hair growth. However, DHEA is prescribed at clinically safe and appropriate levels, which should not cause excess hair growth.
Hirsutism should not occur when taking estrogen, progesterone, or DHEA as prescribed by our Winona physicians.
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