Clinical Profile and Lifestyle Factors in Women With Different Severities of Hirsutism

    January 2025 in “ International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ”
    Sagarika Betkerur, Neetha Nandan, Aparna Rajesh
    Studysummary This hospital-based observational study of 300 women with hirsutism found that polycystic ovarian syndrome was the main cause of moderate hirsutism, with dietary habits and lifestyle factors, such as frequent consumption of meat, fried food, and alcohol, significantly associated with the condition.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Epidemiology of Hirsutism Among Women of Reproductive Age in the Community: A Simplified Scoring System European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · 2012
    2. The Prevalence of Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · 2011
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