As previously discussed, the first step in diagnosis is determining the hirsutism's nature. The patient should be asked about medications (oral contraceptives, danazol, and others) and smoking.

Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2007;3(11):778-783. Clinical features initially attributed to PCOS Hirsutism, subfertility, greasy skin and acne Hirsutism, secondary amenorrhea, weight gain ...

Amy Schumer was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome, a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the body — thanks to comments from people on the internet who noticed her "puffier face ...

Cramps aren’t always a sign of menstruation. Many people develop cramps when they don’t have their period. There are various causes of cramps with no period. Issues related to pregnancy are often to ...