Hirsutismus

Question 1

What is hirsutism?

Answer 1

Excessive terminal hair growth in women

Question 2

What are some symptoms of virilization?

Answer 2

Deepening of the voice

Question 3

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Answer 3

A condition affecting 5-10% of reproductive-aged women

Question 4

What are the Rotterdam Criteria used for?

Answer 4

Diagnosing PCOS by requiring at least two of: hyperandrogenism

Question 5

What are androgens?

Answer 5

Hormones like testosterone and DHEA that influence hair growth and other male characteristics.

Question 6

What is the Ferriman-Gallwey Score used for?

Answer 6

Quantifying hirsutism by evaluating hair growth in nine body areas on a scale of 0-4.

Question 7

What is acanthosis nigricans?

Answer 7

Dark discoloration in body folds and creases

Question 8

What is androgenic alopecia?

Answer 8

Hair loss pattern in women resembling male-pattern baldness

Question 9

What does SHBG stand for?

Answer 9

Sex hormone-binding globulin

Question 10

What is the role of SHBG in hirsutism?

Answer 10

Lower SHBG levels correlate with higher hirsutism scores because more free androgens are available.