What natural methods are available to stop facial hair growth in females with PCOS?

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

Spearmint tea and soymilk may help reduce unwanted facial hair in women with PCOS. Both are believed to lower androgen levels—the hormones that drive excess hair growth—offering a natural, accessible option to support hormonal balance.

Facial hair can be a frustrating symptom, but it's often a sign of an underlying imbalance worth investigating. Because PCOS shares symptoms with several other conditions, guessing can delay the right care. Take a free, instant, online symptom check to better understand what may be causing your symptoms and confidently plan your next steps.

Reviewed for medical accuracy: 07/14/2026

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Explanation

Women with PCOS may experience unwanted facial hair growth due to hormonal imbalances. Some natural methods that might help include:

Spearmint Tea: Research suggests that spearmint herbal tea can have anti-androgen effects, which means it may help reduce the hormones that cause facial hair growth. Drinking spearmint tea regularly might help decrease the amount of facial hair over time.
Soymilk: Another study found that soymilk can reduce hair growth and make hair follicles smaller. Soymilk contains compounds that might affect hair growth, making it a potential option for those looking to naturally manage facial hair.

These methods might not work for everyone, and results can vary. It's important to remember that these are natural approaches and may take time to show effects. If you're experiencing symptoms related to PCOS or hormonal imbalances, consider using Ubie's Free AI-powered Symptom Checker to better understand your condition and discuss the results with your healthcare provider.

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Seiberg M, Liu JC, Babiarz L, Sharlow E, & Shapiro S. (2001). Soymilk reduces hair growth and hair follicle dimensions. Experimental dermatology, 11737259.
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