Hirsutism during pregnancy

Introduction In addition to hairy, women without other symptoms and signs of endocrine dysfunction are called idiopathic women with hirsutism, mainly in pregnant women and menopausal women. During pregnancy, a series of physiological endocrine changes occur in women, in which the anterior pituitary gland secretes more adrenocorticotropic hormone and gonadotropin, which causes an increase in adrenocortical hormone and androgen secreted by the ovaries and adrenal glands. Excessive androgenic hormones prolong the growth of the hair, and the hair is therefore longer than usual; at the same time, the number of hairs can be increased, so that hairy can occur early in pregnancy. This disease is a type of hirsutism in idiopathic women.

Cause

During pregnancy, a series of physiological endocrine changes occur in women, in which the anterior pituitary gland secretes more adrenocorticotropic hormone and gonadotropin, which causes an increase in adrenocortical hormone and androgen secreted by the ovaries and adrenal glands.

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The hairiness of pregnant women is mainly on the face, especially in the upper lip, the lower forehead and the cheeks. The hairs in the midline, forearm, calf and back of the haze are also increased. Often there is aggravation of hemorrhoids, and those who do not have hemorrhoids can develop hemorrhoids.

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis of hairy hair during pregnancy:

A hirsutism: refers to an increase in the density of hair, which is longer and more varied. It is more than normal physiological range. It is generally expressed as facial, genital, axillary, abdomen, back and limbs. The hair growth is thicker and darker, and some have long beards, chest hairs and The nipples are long hair, often accompanied by irregular menstruation and coldness.

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