title: Hirsutism. A practical approach to improving physical and mental well-being.
abstract: The stigma and embarrassment of hirsutism and the lack of public knowledge regarding effective therapy prevent some women from seeking treatment. Heightened physician awareness and a simple, practical approach to the hirsute patient allow adequate assessment and therapeutic recommendations. Decreased hair growth, a return to normal menstrual cycling, and lowered risk of endometrial cancer can be achieved by pharmacologic therapy with few serious side effects. Treatment has a significant effect on both physical and mental well-being and can produce a remarkable change in a patient who has suffered embarrassment for many years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Stulberg
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Caruthers
mesh_terms: D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001828:Body Image; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral