Discusses hirsutism in adult women based on the article "The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism," by R. Azziz, published in the May 2003 issue of the "Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology." Confirmation of excessive coarse hairs in a male-like pattern; Identification of the disorders that could contribute to the etiology of hirsutism; Basis of the etiology of hirsutism.