Hirsutism. Issue 3 (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sornalingam, Sangeetha; Cooper, Max
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 7:Issue 3(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 160
• Page End: 167
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738014521170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Hirsutism is thought to affect 1 in 10 premenopausal women. The most common cause remains polycystic ovarian syndrome, however, other rare but serious diagnoses must be excluded. Regardless of the cause, hirsutism can have a significant effect on self-esteem and quality of life for those affected and GPs need to know how this condition can be managed.