Introduction Visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a mathematical index derived from the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), serum fasting triglyceride (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). It reflects visceral adipocyte dysfunction (VAD) and is associated with cardiometabolic risk. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have adipocyte dysfunction, which is associated with metabolic disorders. Hirsutism in PCOS is considered to be due to high insulin levels which enhances androgen activity at the pilosebaceous unit.