obgyn - alibi

[ArchivalUser]

can someone tell the difference between hirsutism and virilization.. I have a conflicting account in my note.

[ArchivalUser]

hirsutism.........is just hair in female where it should not be......while virilization means.....male characteristic......that includes......hair + baldness + deep voice........etc.

hope this will help.

[ArchivalUser]

as above
plus
if there is virization...there is hirsutism
but
when there is hirsutism...this does not mean there is virization
virlization occurs in Tumors like adrenal ca or adnexal ca.

[ArchivalUser]

Thanks, but how do they relate to the levels of TESTOSTERONE and DHEAS?

[ArchivalUser]

DHEAS increased in VIRILIZATION, while testosteron is normal,
TESTOSTERON is increased in HIRSUTISM..while DHEAS is normal in that case.