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GlossaryFerriman-Gallwey score

clinical tool quantifying excessive hair growth in women

The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a clinical tool used to evaluate and quantify the degree of hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, in women. It involves scoring hair growth in nine specific body areas, with higher scores indicating more severe hirsutism. This scale helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other endocrine disorders.

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research Triglycerides, independent of Ferriman Gallwey Score, is a main determinant of free testosterone index in PCOS

6 citations , January 2019 in “F1000Research”

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

research The Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and Hirsutism among Filipino Women

22 citations , January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism”

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

research Grading of hirsutism: a practical approach to the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system

3 citations , October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.

Criticizing Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scoring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

research Criticising Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scroring System in the Evaluation of Hirsutism in 1034 Turkish Women

2 citations , January 2013 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi”

The study suggests using a score of 11 on the mFG scale to diagnose hirsutism in Turkish women, with adjustments for age, skin type, and family history.