MINI PODCAST: My testosterone levels have come back normal… so why am I still getting hirsutism?

Welcome back to the second instalment of our new Mini PCOS Pods! A quick-fire, bite-sized little podcast answering your questions from the gram.After both of last week’s podcasts, I had quite a few women come back to me saying “well my testosterone levels came back normal… so why am I still getting hirsutism / acne?”I can understand the confusion - we’re often told that our testosterone has to be out in order to get these kinds of symptoms that are typical with high testosterone. But it’s not as black and white as just testosterone. In this week’s Mini PCOS Pod, I’ll be talking about the three main reasons why you’re still dealing with that nasty, painful acne and you keep seeing those annoying dark hairs sprouting up.Follow us on Instagram so you can keep up-to-date with when we’re asking questions each week!This episode is for you if:Have noticeable hair growth on your face, stomach, back and/or chestYou have acne - particularly on the lower half of your face like your chinYou’re insulin resistantYour doctor has told you that your test results are “normal”.Some things we cover in this episode:What tests you should be getting doneWhy some tests aren’t as effective / accurateIf it isn’t insulin related or inflammation related, what else it could beReferences:Use of HbA1c for diagnoses of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes: Comparison with Diagnoses Based on Fasting and 2-Hr Glucose Values and Effects of Gender, Race, and Age