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Hirsutism and PCOS
Androgens are often called "male hormones," but everyone produces them.
70%
Excess hair growth (hirsutism) affects 60-80% of people with PCOS
Escobar-Morreale, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 2018
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Last updated: July 13, 2026 · Editorial Policy
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