High androgen concentrations in follicular fluid of polycystic ovary syndrome women

High androgen concentrations in follicular fluid of polycystic ovary syndrome women

Abstract Background According to current definitions of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), hyperandrogenism is considered as a key element in the pathogenesis of this common endocrinopathy. However, until now, studies about ovarian androgen profile in women are very rare. Our aim was then to characte...

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Main Authors: Alice Bongrani, Ingrid Plotton, Namya Mellouk, Christelle Ramé, Fabrice Guerif, Pascal Froment, Joëlle Dupont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Androgens
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Theca cells
Follicular fluid
Adipokines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-022-00959-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-022-00959-6

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