I'm so hairy and I'm a girl?

Since I was very young I've been extremely hairy like there is not one place that I'm not hairy in. It makes me so sad because all the other girls are hairless and pretty and I'm a hairy beast. Is there anything like a medicine or pill that I could take so I could not be hairy anymore?

Age: 22 Gender: Female Conditions: Hirsutism

 

Dark and coarse (terminal) hair growth in young women becomes a concern when it is noted in androgen-sensitive areas such as the shoulders, the nipple area of the breasts and tracking above the navel to the chest. Terminal hair growth in these areas suggests excess circulating testosterone and requires medical attention. Excess testosterone may be produced by the ovaries in certain conditions, for example polycystic ovarian syndrome. It may also be the product of an adrenal tumor. Your doctor will investigate these possibilities. Treatments with pills or surgery will be considered once the diagnosis is made. 

Terminal hair growth on the arms and legs,  as well as the cheeks and chin may reflect a family trait and can be addressed by hair removal (waxing, shaving, laser)

What should I do?

I think I might be diabetic but I don't have insurance, no job. What should I do?

Female | 39 years old

The first step would be to screen for diabetes mellitus. There are free clinics which can test for glucose and hemoglobin A1c (a measure of blood sugar average over several months) without charge. Local hospitals can advise you about availability. If the diagnosis is confirmed, you can discuss options for medical care with a clinic social worker for programs that you may qualify for to cover expenses including supplies. Government funding is available for clinics to cover services and supplies, in many cases. Pharmaceutical companies also have programs offering free medication based on income 

Stage 3 kidney?

 

I took a blood test and I guess it showed stage 3 of my kidneys pre-diabetic and low vitamin D also low estrogen. I don't know what any of this means or if it's really serious I don't have an appointment until the middle of February. The nurse called me with this information. Is this information do I need a specialist or just keep seeing my family doctor I'm confused my swelling in my body is getting worse I also have a lump on top of the knuckles of my hand and a pea-sized hard lump underneath the skin on the palm of my hand which in turn makes my hand pretty much useless and she has yet to address this problem either. IDK what to do.

Female | 45 years old

People with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus can develop kidney damage which causes the body to progressively waste protein in the urine and may lead to swelling in the legs. Stage 3 suggests that the kidneys are functioning at roughly 50% of their capacity. High blood pressure causes stress for both the heart and kidneys, accelerating kidney damage in diabetes.   Having diabetes and hypertension together  is an alarm signal to become very responsible with your medical care if kidney failure is to be avoided. The fact that you note swelling suggests that you need a good medical check up to manage these issues. 

Low vitamin D levels are a problem for most people in our industrialized society. both because of our diet and our limited exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is very important for our immunity and for the health of our internal organs. Fortunately, vitamin D supplements are readily available and should be included in our diet. 

Freely movable lumps on the knuckles and palms usually represent cysts that develop over tendons that move our fingers and represent wear and tear. Your physician can verify this and suggest management.