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Hirsute but no PCOS

I've recently (last 3-4 months) become very hairy. I've seen an increase in the hair on my legs and arms, as well as new hairs on my chest, breasts and hands. My doctor says I don't have have PCOS, because I am not overweight or insulin resistant. What gives?

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