Hirsutism surgery

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Overview

In some cases of hirsutism, surgery may be indicated.

Surgery

If a tumor of ovaries or adrenal glands is the underlying cause of hirsutism, surgery may be the treatment option.[1]

Oophorectomy is indicated sometimes for perimenopausal or postmenopausal women with severe hyperandrogenism.[2]

References

  1. Franks, Stephen (2012). "The investigation and management of hirsutism". Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care. 38 (3): 182–186. doi:10.1136/jfprhc-2011-100175. ISSN 1471-1893.
  2. Souto SB, Baptista PV, Braga DC, Carvalho D (2014). "Ovarian Leydig cell tumor in a post-menopausal patient with severe hyperandrogenism". Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol. 58 (1): 68–75. PMID 24728167.