Grading of Hirsutism in Females: A Pilot Study

    June 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Resmi C.R., Muralee Damodaran, UshaV Menon … Nishath Hamza
    Studysummary In this study, researchers evaluated hirsutism in young females aged 18-24 using the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system, finding that 52% showed mild to moderate-to-severe symptoms, often linked to menstrual irregularities and underlying endocrine disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome and thyroid issues.
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