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Hirsutism in pregnancy.

R Patterson

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy can cause hirsutism (excess hair growth) due to elevated androgens. This case highlights a unique instance without ovarian enlargement, with hormone levels normalizing postpartum.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • Hirsutism during pregnancy is uncommon.
    • Elevated androgens can cause hirsutism.
    • Ovarian enlargement (luteomas, theca lutein cysts) is a known cause of pregnancy-related hirsutism.

    Observation:

    • A 23-year-old pregnant woman presented with new-onset hirsutism.
    • She had elevated peripheral and ovarian vein testosterone and androstenedione levels.
    • No ovarian enlargement was observed.

    Findings:

    • Hormonal levels (testosterone, androstenedione) normalized after delivery.
    • The patient's hirsutism resolved postpartum.
    • This case presents a functional cause of pregnancy hirsutism without characteristic ovarian enlargement.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the differential diagnosis of hirsutism in pregnancy.
    • It suggests that elevated androgens during pregnancy can cause hirsutism even without ovarian pathology.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms of androgen excess in such cases.