Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women
January 2013
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Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi
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Studysummary This study found that a modified Ferriman-Gallwey score of 11 may be appropriate for diagnosing hirsutism in Turkish women, but should be adjusted based on individual factors like age, skin type, and family history.
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In 2013, a study involving 1034 Turkish women evaluated the effectiveness of the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) scoring system in diagnosing hirsutism. The average mFG score was 3.26±3.81, with higher scores observed in younger, dark-skinned women, and those with a family history of hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, and acne vulgaris. The 95th and 97.5th percentile mFG score values for all participants were 11.00 and 14.00 respectively, which decreased when excluding those with menstrual irregularities and acne vulgaris. The study concluded that an mFG score of 11 should be used as a cutoff for diagnosing hirsutism in Turkish women, but this value should be adjusted based on factors such as age, skin type, and family history.
