Hirsutism is one of the most well known ailments which has a direct implication of genetic disorder and hormonal imbalance coupled with side effects of medications. Polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome are also caused due to hormonal imbalance.
HIRSUTISM
Hirsutism is a condition in which a woman develops excessive hair growth. Hirsutism may be caused by high levels of androgen, menopause-related hormone changes, or disorders of the adrenal glands or ovaries.
Terminal hair continues to develop gradually in healthy women until after menopause when loss of ovarian androgen leads to a loss of hair. Rapidly worsening hirsutism, especially in older women, should raise the suspicion of an androgen-secreting tumor.