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Is hirsutism an evolving syndrome?

V Toscano, M V Adamo, S Caiola

    The Journal of Endocrinology
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hirsutism may evolve over time, impacting hormone levels and potentially involving the ovaries. This study tracked hormonal changes in patients with hirsutism of varying durations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Androgen Metabolism

    Background:

    • Hirsutism is often viewed as a static condition.
    • The dynamic, evolving nature of hirsutism requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate hirsutism as an evolving syndrome.
    • To assess hormonal changes in relation to hirsutism duration.

    Main Methods:

    • 60 untreated hirsute patients were grouped by hirsutism duration (0-5+ years).
    • Peripheral plasma hormone levels (LH, FSH, androgens, estrogens, cortisol) were measured via radioimmunoassay.
    • Hormonal responses to ACTH stimulation were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Early hirsutism (Group I) showed increased 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol.
    • Intermediate hirsutism (Groups II-III) revealed elevated dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androstenedione, and 17α-hydroxyprogesterone after ACTH stimulation.
    • Advanced hirsutism (Groups IV-V) presented increased LH, androstenedione, estrone, and testosterone, with worsening clinical symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Hirsutism appears to be an evolving syndrome.
    • Progression involves peripheral androgen metabolism, adrenal gland function, and potentially ovarian involvement.
    • Alterations in hypothalamic-pituitary function may underlie hirsutism progression.

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