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    Glossary Virilism

    development of male traits in females due to excess androgens

    Virilism refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females, often due to an excess of androgens (male hormones) in the body. This can result in symptoms such as increased body hair (hirsutism), deepening of the voice, and changes in muscle mass. It is commonly associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal gland disorders.

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      research The Differential Diagnosis of Hirsutism and Virilism

      2 citations , October 1973 in “Archives of internal medicine”
      This case report details a 25-year-old woman with progressive scalp hair loss, extensive baldness, and facial hirsutism since adolescence, despite normal libidinal desires and body weight.

      research Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma

      1 citations , January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine”
      This study reports the first case of ovarian mature cystic teratoma linked to clinical virilization due to ectopic testosterone production, possibly from overexpression of the enzyme HSD17B5.

      research Hirsutism and virilisation.

      11 citations , February 1980 in “BMJ. British medical journal”
      This article reviews hirsutism, its causes, cultural perceptions, and symptoms, but provides no new clinical findings beyond existing descriptions and statistics on hair growth patterns in women.