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ea0099ep637 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2024

Defining the normative cut-off for hirsutism in unselected populations: cluster analysis

Bizuneh Asmamaw , Joham Anju , Thien Tay Chau , Earnest Arul , Suturina Larisa , Zhao Xiaomiao , Gambineri Alessandra , Tehrani Fahimeh , Yildiz Bulent , Kim Jinju , Xu Liangzhi , Makwe Christian , Teede Helena , Azziz Riccardo

Background: Hirsutism, characterized by the male pattern distribution of terminal hair in females due to elevated androgen levels, is a diagnostic feature for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), assessed by the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score. The 2023 international PCOS guideline suggests an mFG score of 4-6 for hirsutism detection. However, the lack of universally applicable cut-offs in diverse populations necessitates further research. Therefore, this study aimed to def...

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Defining the normative cut-off for hirsutism in unselected populations: cluster analysis

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