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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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Comparison of Self-Assessed and Clinician-Assessed Hirsutism Diagnosed According to the Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Scale Among Female Outpatients in Brazil

research Comparison of self-assessed and clinician-assessed hirsutism diagnosed according to the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scale among female outpatients in Brazil

1 citations , January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.

research Enhanced polycystic ovary syndrome screening: incorporating population and symptom-specific scales into a validated questionnaire and assessment of the syndrome’s associated factors: an analytical cross-sectional study

September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal”

Efficient PCOS screening is crucial for early detection, with lifestyle factors like fruit intake potentially aiding prevention.

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.