UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

@article{Erem2013UPDATEOI,
  title={UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT},
  author={Cihangir Erem},
  journal={Acta Clinica Belgica},
  year={2013},
  volume={68},
  pages={268 - 274}
}
  • C. Erem
  • Published 1 July 2013
  • Medicine, Biology
  • Acta Clinica Belgica
Abstract Idiopathic hirsutism (IH) is defined as hirsutism in conjunction with normal ovulatory function and normal serum androgen levels. The pathogenesis of IH is still not clear. Increased peripheral 5α-reductase enzyme activity and abnormalities of androgen receptor gene polymorphisms have been postulated to explain the pathogenesis of this disorder. It is diagnosed in women who have hirsutism, normal ovulatory function, and normal levels of serum total or free testosterone. Combination… 
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A case of virilizing ovarian Leydig cell tumor with multiple non-functional endocrine neoplasias (pituitary and adrenal adenomas) in a 48-year-old woman who first presented with sub-abdominal pain and hirsutism since menopause and whose hormone profile showed an elevated level of testosterone.
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For women with NAFLD found in early pregnancy, it is recommended to closely monitor blood glucose during pregnancy, and if necessary, early intervention to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care.
No 350-Hirsutisme : évaluation et traitement.
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The association of OCP + BC is well tolerated and significantly more effective than OCP alone in treating severe hirsutism and a combined use of the videodermoscopic index and mF&G is suggested to evaluate the effects of androgen deprivation therapy for hirsUTism.

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