Drew Baird "the PCOS Mentor"

Facial hair is one of the most frustrating symptoms of PCOS because it often feels like you're fighting your own body. The good news? For many women, excess facial hair is driven by higher androgen levels and insulin resistance. While nothing works overnight (hair grows in cycles), supporting those underlying hormones can make a real difference over time. Here's where I'd start: ✅ Drink 2 cups of spearmint tea daily. Multiple clinical studies have shown spearmint tea may help lower free testosterone and improve hirsutism in women with PCOS. ✅ Include foods like ground flaxseed, walnuts and pumpkin seeds regularly. They're nutrient-dense, support hormone health and provide compounds that may help support a healthier androgen balance. ✅ Consider zinc (around 25mg/day) and saw palmetto (160-320mg/day). Zinc deficiency is common in PCOS, and both have been studied for their potential anti-androgen effects. The biggest mistake I see is focusing only on removing the hair. The real goal is improving the hormonal environment that's causing it. If you're dealing with facial hair alongside irregular periods, weight gain, acne or insulin resistance, there's a good chance they're all connected. That's exactly why we created our PCOS supplements, to support the underlying drivers, not just one symptom. References • PMID: 19585478 (Spearmint tea & hirsutism) • PMID: 17310494 (Spearmint tea & androgen hormones) • PMID: 25232028 (International PCOS assessment & management)