What Causes Hirsutism? Hormones, PMOS, Genes and Other Causes
What causes hirsutism? PMOS (formerly PCOS) causes about 70-80% of cases. Learn the other causes, red flags, and whether hirsutism is hereditary.
Causes & diagnosis
Hirsutism means coarse, dark hair growing in a male-like pattern, such as on the chin, upper lip, chest or stomach. It is common, affecting roughly 5 to 15 in 100 women, and usually has a hormonal cause. These articles explain why it happens, how doctors diagnose it and when hair growth is a sign to get checked quickly.
The Ferriman-Gallwey Score: How Bad Is My Hirsutism?
Learn how the Ferriman-Gallwey score measures hirsutism, which 9 body areas count, how to score yourself, and what your score means.
What Is Hirsutism? Meaning, Causes, Facts and Pronunciation
What is hirsutism? Learn what this male-pattern hair growth in women is, how to pronounce it, how common it is, its causes and treatments.