research Grading of Hirsutism: A Practical Approach to the Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System
Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.
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research Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women
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 Clinician vs Self-Ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
research Hirsutism, Normal Androgens, and Diagnosis of PCOS
Hirsutism can occur in women with PCOS even if their androgen levels are normal, making diagnosis challenging.
research Visually Scoring Hirsutism
The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
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