Expert: Norman Solberg - 8/16/2011

Question
Hello,I am 59 and my GYN doctor put me on Femhrt for all
different problems. Well my question is will taking this also
help with the reduction in facial hair over lip adn will it
make me gain weight.

Thanks

Answer
If the facial hair only came after menopause, then the Femhrt may help.  Testosterone stimulates hair growth, and estrogen counters it.  After menopause, a woman has little estrogen, but still moderate testosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands.  However, even if the estrogen in Femhrt counters your testosterone, it may prevent more facial hair but not reduce the hair that is already there.
HRT does not cause weight gain.