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GlossaryFerriman-Gallwey score (FG scale)

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 Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

2 citations, January 2013 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi”

The study suggests using a score of 11 on the mFG scale to diagnose hirsutism in Turkish women, with adjustments for age, skin type, and family history.

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 Hirsutism Scoring in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Concordance Between Clinicians' and Patients' Self-Scoring

10 citations, June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.

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

3 citations, October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

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

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Detailed Examination and Management Strategies

November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

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