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Diagnosis of hirsuties in women
3189
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of hirsuties in women
6927.08
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Hirsutism is characterized by hair growth on parts of the female body where hair does not normally grow: the face, nipples and the back in some cases. In some cultures, excessive hair growth in women is considered normal, because it is passed on from generation to generation. Some think that excessive hair on a woman’s body is a sign of good temperament and character. However, it can also be a sign of disease, especially if hirsutism is not common in the woman’s family.

In most cases, hirsutism in women is caused by an excessive amount of the androgen hormone. It is present in both males and females, but is found in larger amounts in males. The most well-known androgen hormone is testosterone, which is responsible for masculine traits; it is vital for a man’s physical and mental development as well as his sexual and behavioural characteristics.

Women who have a hormonal imbalance may produce an excess amount of androgen hormones. As a consequence, not only might hair start growing in unusual places, their voice may also become deeper and their muscle mass may increase. At the same time, their breast size may become reduced and they may go bald. Changes in general behaviour can also develop. A woman may become more aggressive and impatient. This is then a medical condition, which needs to be treated.

In girls, both male and female hormones are produced in the ovaries and are first produced during puberty. However, if a girl suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome or any other disease of the ovaries, she can develop a hormonal imbalance, which can lead to an excess of male hormones being produced by her body. In some cases, hirsutism is caused by a tumor or an excessive intake of medications that influence a woman’s hormonal count. 

Symptoms

  • Excessive hair growth on face, back and breasts
  • Behaviour changes
  • Voice changes
  • Increase of muscle mass
  • Reduction of breast size

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the gynecologist will examine the patient’s pelvic floor to check for any abnormalities.
  • The doctor will ask the patient if she has regular periods and whether they are particularly painful.
  • The doctor will ask the patient if hirsutism is common in her family.
  • An ultrasound and other imaging tests will be performed, to check for cysts or tumors on or around the ovaries.
  • Hormone tests check the levels of female and male hormones in the patient’s system. This will establish whether or not the patient is suffering from a hormonal imbalance.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as hormone replacement therapy, helps to normalize the patient’s hormonal count.
  • Usually the patient will be prescribed oral contraceptives, which contain female hormones, in order to normalize the levels of estrogens and progestins in her body.
  • In severe cases, the patient may be prescribed anti-androgens to inhibit the production of male hormones in her body.
  • Laser therapy can also be an effective way of removing unwanted hair on the body. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko