ESPE Abstracts

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of hirsutism among adolescents using the modified Ferriman-Gallway (FG) Scale and to determine etiological factors in childen with hirsutism.Materials and methods: The study was in 2380 female adolescents aged 12–18 years. The modified FG score was used in the diagnosis and monitoring of hirsutism. Scores of 8 or above were regarded as hirsutism. Two hundred thirty-three volunteers determined as having hirsutism we...