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I am a 14 yr old girl and it’s pretty embarrassing! I have coarse hair on my chest, nipples, and under my belly button. It grows back really quick after shaving and my mom says it’s nothing and won’t take me to a doctor!
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U need to consult a gynaecologist...and rule out pcod
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