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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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Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

25 citations, December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

research Phenotypic Comparison of Caucasian and Asian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

28 citations, April 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

research Clinico-Investigative Profile of Patients with Hirsutism in a Tertiary Level Institution

13 citations, January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

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 Defining Hirsutism in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

98 citations, July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility”

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

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