Is Idiopathic Hirsutism Truly Idiopathic?

ConclusionA high proportion of women with classically defined IH/PIH have elevated DHEA and/or A4. Though on pharmacotherapy basis, there would be no change in management, the role of hyperandrogenemia detected by sensitive assays on metabolic functions and cardiovascular risk has to be studied.
Source: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research