| Clinical recommendation | Evidence rating | References |
|---|---|---|
| Any patient with rapid onset of hirsutism, obvious signs of virilization, or a palpable abdominal or pelvic mass should undergo a thorough workup for a possible androgensecreting tumor. | C | 1, 18–20 |
| Women with mild hirsutism and normal menses do not require laboratory workup and can be treated empirically. | C | 1, 19 |
| First-line pharmacologic treatment of hirsutism in women not trying to conceive should include oral contraceptives. | C | 1, 19 |