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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 Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review

2 citations, June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine”

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

research Approach to the Patient: Hirsutism

April 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Hirsutism affects many women and is managed with a combination of medical treatments and hair removal, tailored to individual needs.

research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne

32 citations, October 2003

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

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.

Testosterone Improves Antidepressant-Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant-Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

36 citations, January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.

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