Hirsutism screening
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Overview
Screening
Hormonal screening (e.g. testosterone, DHEAS) is recommended for all hirsute women . For hirsute women with high level of androgens ,a prolonged dexamethasone test should also be performed.[1]
References
- ↑ McKenna, T. Joseph (1994). "Screening for Sinister Causes of Hirsutism". New England Journal of Medicine. 331 (15): 1015–1016. doi:10.1056/NEJM199410133311510. ISSN 0028-4793.