Hirsutism in Jordanian Women

The study investigated the causes and characteristics of hirsutism in 120 Jordanian women with an average age of 24 years. Using the modified Ferriman-Gallwey index, it was found that 50% of the participants had a score above 12, indicating significant hair growth, particularly on the face. More than half of the women experienced menstrual irregularities, and 38.3% were classified as obese. A family history of hirsutism was noted in 45.8% of the cases. The majority of hirsutism cases were attributed to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which was diagnosed in 56.8% of the women, while 37.5% had idiopathic hirsutism. Other identified causes included microadenoma and hypothyroidism. The study concluded that PCOS and idiopathic hirsutism are the predominant causes of hirsutism in this population.