Excessive or Unwanted Hair in Women
Alternate Names : Hair - Excessive (Women), Hirsutism, Hypertrichosis
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your doctor will perform a physical examination, including a pelvic examination if appropriate. He or she will ask questions like the following:
- Do other members of your family also have excessive amounts of hair?
- What mediciations are you taking?
- Have your periods been regular?
- Are you pregnant?
- Have you noticed other signs of excess male hormones such as increased muscle mass, deepening voice, acne, or decreased breast size?
Diagnostic blood tests may be performed to measure levels of :
If a tumor is suspected, x-ray tests such as a cat scan or ultrasound may be recommended.
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