The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism

    May 2003 in “ Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology ”
    Ricardo Azziz
    Studysummary This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
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