It is recommended to perform a blood test looking at hormones present in the blood such as raised levels of DHEA, testosterone and androgen and testing for thyroid dysfunction or tumors.  If high levels of these hormones are present, diagnosis of the underlying cause needs to be established and may be due to adrenal gland disorders.  An ultrasound to determine if there are tumours or cysts present on the ovaries or adrenal glands may also be of assistance.  It may also be advisable to test your blood glucose levels as insulin resistance may be implicated in the developement of hirsutism.

Orthodox doctors may prescribe estrogen based pills which act on the ovaries to decrease the production of androgens or by prescribing androgen receptor blockers or androgen suppressor agents.  Naturopathically it is advisable to treat the cause of the condition by addressing not only the symptoms but also the underlying hormonal imbalance.  It is recommended to treat the adrenals as well as the ovaries and reproductive system in the case of hirsutism.