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What Are The Tests To Check For Hirsutism?
Hi I m 19 years old soon to be 20 and I believe i have hirsutism. It is the only condition that describes my excessive facial hair growth and belly hair growth. I menstrual cycle has been normal over the years and the only abnormalities seem to be that I loose and gain weight rapidly but it has not been in an excess of 7 pounds. What is the best thing for me to do with respect to confirming that I do have hirsutism?
Tue, 12 May 2020
Hi,
You need to go for hormonal profile to find out the cause of hirsutism. I would recommend you to go for total and free testosterone, serum dehydroepiansrostetone, thyroid function tests, fasting blood sugar levels, fasting insulin levels, serum prolactin levels and ultrasound pelvis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
You need to go for hormonal profile to find out the cause of hirsutism. I would recommend you to go for total and free testosterone, serum dehydroepiansrostetone, thyroid function tests, fasting blood sugar levels, fasting insulin levels, serum prolactin levels and ultrasound pelvis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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