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GlossaryFerriman-Gallwey score

clinical tool quantifying excessive hair growth in women

The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a clinical tool used to evaluate and quantify the degree of hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, in women. It involves scoring hair growth in nine specific body areas, with higher scores indicating more severe hirsutism. This scale helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other endocrine disorders.

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research Triglycerides, Independent of Ferriman Gallwey Score, Is a Main Determinant of Free Testosterone Index in PCOS

6 citations , January 2019 in “F1000Research”

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

research Defining Hirsutism in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

98 citations , July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility”

An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.

research Semiquantitative Assessment of Hirsutism in 850 Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 2,988 Control Women in China

6 citations , October 2014 in “Endokrynologia Polska”

Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.

research The Effect of Spironolactone on Genital Skin 5α-Reductase Activity

50 citations , August 1985 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

research Management of Hirsutism

55 citations , March 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

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