Condition
Virilization
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 30 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Virilization refers to the development of male sex characteristics in a female.
- This may include an increase in body hair, facial hair, a deepening of the voice, male-pattern baldness, and clitoral enlargement.
- Virilization may result from excessive testosterone production in the endocrine glands or from the use of anabolic steroids.
Definition
Virilization refers to the development of male sex characteristics in a female. This may include an increase in body hair, facial hair, a deepening of the voice, male-pattern baldness, and clitoral enlargement. Virilization may result from excessive testosterone production in the endocrine glands or from the use of anabolic steroids.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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