ea0090p475 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2023
de Grine Severino Mariana
, Vaz Lopes Marta
, Peixe Carolina
, Vicente Rocha Jose
, Lacerda Nobre Ema
, Joao Bugalho Maria
Introduction: Hirsutism is the presence of terminal hair growth in females with a male distribution pattern. It affects 5-15% of women, being an important sign of androgen excess. The main causes of hirsutism are polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and idiopathic hyperandrogenism. Other significant but less frequent causes of hirsutism include nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH), androgen-secreting tumors, and Cushings syndrome.Case repor...