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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 The Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and Hirsutism Among Filipino Women

22 citations, January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism”

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

research Grading of Hirsutism: A Practical Approach to the Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System

3 citations, January 2022 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.

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

98 citations, September 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility”

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

research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

10 citations, September 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

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