<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the factors that increase the risk of developing hirsutism?  <response>: <reason> Common risk factors in the development of hirsutism include: Familial hirsutism More common in certain ethnic groups: Mediterranean Southern European, Middle Eastern Nordic East Indian Asian ancestry Obesity May cause insulin resistance May cause reduction in sex hormone-binding globulin Hyperinsulinemia May trigger excess ovarian androgen production and decreased sex hormone-binding globulin 