Section: Module 4: Lesson 4: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Androgen Excess (Hirsutism and Virilization) | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Recognize normal variations and abnormalities in secondary sexual characteristics, with an understanding of racial and ethnic differences in puberty.
    • Define hirsutism and virilization.
    • Describe pathophysiology and identify etiologies of hirsutism.
    • Describe the steps in the evaluation and initial management options for hirsutism and virilization, with consideration for value-based care.
    • Describe how hirsutism and virilization are manifested in other medical disorders.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 54 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (35 minutes)

      Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors. ScienceDirect - 2023

    • Watch the entire video. (8 minutes)

      APGO - 2016

    • Watch the entire video. (14 minutes)

      APGO - 2018