Hirsutism & Virilization

1- Polycystic ovary syndrome:
• This heterogeneous endocrine, metabolic,
and genetic disorder is seen in 5 to 10% of
the general population and is the cause of
androgen excess in 65 to 85% of hirsute
patients. This syndrome is characterized by
hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea or
amenorrhea (caused by chronic anovulation),
and obesity.
• It is associated with insulin resistance.
Patients usually present with hirsutim,
menstrual irregularity and infertility.