Many women are puzzled when it comes to pubic hair: "It's so ugly with all that curling, what's the point of having it?" In fact, pubic hair helps protect the skin and body from bacteria and viruses, thus preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Besides this function, the condition of a woman's pubic hair can reveal the health of her uterus and ovaries; the amount and color of pubic hair are closely related to women's health.
1. Insufficient body hair
If a woman has little hair in her pubic area and underarms, she shouldn't be happy that she avoids the hassle of hair removal; instead, she should be concerned about potential ovarian problems. Women with congenital ovarian hypoplasia or premature ovarian failure often experience sparse pubic hair , and this is usually accompanied by symptoms such as low libido and reduced fertility . Therefore, it's essential to pay attention to ovarian health.
II. Hair loss
Pubic hair naturally falls out and is replaced approximately every six months , so you can often see these shed hairs at home. As you age, more and more pubic hair will fall out, and it's normal for it to become sparse at a certain age. However, if a young woman experiences this, it may indicate low ovarian function.
3. Excessive pubic hair
Some women experience abnormally excessive pubic hair, which is generally a symptom of illness and not necessarily a sign of strong sexual desire . Women with pituitary adenomas often experience increased pubic hair, along with symptoms such as abdominal distension and amenorrhea . Women with adrenal cortex hyperplasia or tumors may experience excessive secretion of androgens, leading to excessive pubic hair.
IV. Color Changes
When pubic hair changes color from black to white, it indicates a decrease in melanin in the body , which may be due to malnutrition, high stress, or albinism . Yellow or red pubic hair could also be caused by malnutrition or aging .
5. There are attached substances
If colored objects appear on pubic hair, it could be a bacterial infection, usually yellow, red, or black, which is likely tinea pubis. If there are small grayish-white granules, along with pubic itching and red spots, it's caused by pubic lice and requires prompt treatment.
