SIMPLER METHOD IN ASSESSMENT OF HIRSUTISM IN PCOS

Introduction : As the modified Ferriman–Gallwey (mFG) score is unsuitable for self-assessment and requires specialist training, a short, self-administered questionnaire to identify hirsutism was constructed validated large-scale application, particularly targeting population-based studies. Design: A validation study conducted assess new (NHQ). Material Methods: total of 90 women aged 35-60 years who attended Chalmeda Anand Rao institute medical sciences, Karimnagar were diagnosed as PCOS enrolled . instrument containing four questions designed evaluate five body areas: upper lip, chin, chest, lower abdomen, thighs with respect distribution hair.A 0–4 attributed each region based on drawings provided in instrument. An independent examination compared results gold standard test reliability this method. Results: The area under receiver operating characteristic curve 0.93 (95% CI: 0.87–0.99). cut-off 5 showed best balance between sensitivity (85%) specificity (90%), 88.9% accuracy. Conclusion: accuracy internal consistency identification good. Therefore, represents useful tool