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Vanishing leg hair?

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StillMedusa · 12/03/2018 21:48

I turned 50 a couple of months ago. Always used to shave my legs every other day in the shower.. 2 mins, job done.

About a month ago I realised I hadn't shaved my legs for a week... but there was virtually no stubble... just a couple of hairs every few inches.
I'm not exactly complaining... after nearly 40 years of trying not to look like a hibernating bear it's a bit of a novelty. But it is odd !

IS this usual? Is it a menopause deal? (no idea if I'm menopausal as had a hysterectomy years ago but kept ovaries)

Or is it just going to migrate to my chin!?!?!?!?

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MidLifeCrisis2017 · 12/03/2018 22:04

Yep, menopause's only positive side effect. I'd recommend you keep an eye on your nipples as well as your chin!

ariettyspaghetti · 12/03/2018 22:06

mine stopped growing in pregnancy. bliss! unfortunately it's back now Angry

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 12/03/2018 22:10

Wait till it vanishes everywhere else on your body! 😳

StillMedusa · 12/03/2018 22:11

Midlife Thanks for that thought ... Shock

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ggirl · 12/03/2018 22:41

lack of hair growth can also be a symptom of poor circulation to your legs...diabetes ?
saying that i'm 55 and my legs are less hairy than they were when I was younger and my circulation is fine
I find they're less hairy on the front where jeans rub maybe?

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