A history of hirsutism, acne, alopecia, menstrual irregularities, or infertility, especially in the patient's mother, is very important. A diagnosis of PCOS may often be made with a complete history.

Venturoli, S. Retrospective observational study on the effects and tolerability of flutamide in a large population of patients with various kinds of hirsutism over a 15-year period. Eur.

Hirsutism is a medical condition characterized with unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women: hair on the face, chest and back. “Often, the sufferer has excess male hormones (androgens) and ...