Petition · past parliament

Laser hair removal free on the NHS for women with polycystic ovaries (PCOS)

Closed 263 signatures

What the petition asks

PCOS causes a higher level of testosterone in females leading to increased bodily hair, which has been linked to mental health problems. Laser hair removal is free on the NHS for trans women because of their gender dysphoria and should be free for women with PCOS throughout England.

Timeline

13 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
13 Aug 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 263
Status Closed
Opened 13 Feb 2019
Closed 13 Aug 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.