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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 Association Between Lipid Accumulation Product and Hirsutism in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations , February 2016 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia”

High Lipid Accumulation Product levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

research Effectiveness of Short-Term Canrenone Treatment in Idiopathic Hirsutism

2 citations , September 1989 in “PubMed”

Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.

research Hirsutism in Jordanian Women

January 2023 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences”

The main causes of hirsutism in Jordanian women are PCOS and idiopathic hirsutism.

research Association Between Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

15 citations , April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia”

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.

research An Updated Overview of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations , June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences”

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

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