Defining Hirsutism in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

    July 2011 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”
    Xiaomiao Zhao, Renmin Ni, Li Lin … Dongzi Yang
    Studysummary This study determined that an mFG score of 5 or greater defines hirsutism among Southern Chinese women, with prevalence and score thresholds decreasing with age.
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