Hirsutism Treatment Cost in India

Hirsutism treatment in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Hirsutism is thick, dark hair growth in women on areas such as the face, chest or back, usually linked to androgen hormones. Cost depends on:

• Finding the cause: hormone blood tests and, sometimes, an ovarian ultrasound.
• Medicines: such as the contraceptive pill or prescription creams.
• Hair removal: laser hair removal or electrolysis over several sessions.
• Treating an underlying condition: if one is found.

The NHS states the most common cause is polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Other causes include:

• Certain medicines: including some epilepsy medicines and steroids.
• Hormonal conditions: such as Cushing's syndrome and acromegaly.
• Hormone-producing tumours: rare.
• No obvious cause: in some women.

The NHS advises urgent medical review if hair growth starts suddenly, or comes with a deepening voice or increased muscle size.

The NHS lists:

• Weight loss: if overweight, to help control hormone levels.
• Home hair removal: shaving, waxing, plucking, creams or bleaching.
• Eflornithine cream: a prescription cream that slows facial hair growth.
• The contraceptive pill: to help control hormone levels in women before menopause.
• Laser or electrolysis: longer-lasting but not usually permanent, and results vary.

• Endocrine assessment: blood tests can be done on the first day, with results within a few days.
• Laser hair removal: needs several sessions spaced weeks apart; plan whether to continue at home.
• Skin type: laser settings need to suit your skin tone to avoid burns or pigment change.
• Ongoing care: medicines usually take months to show benefit.