Increased 5 alpha-reductase activity and adrenocortical drive in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

CONTEXT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and susceptibility to the metabolic syndrome. Altered peripheral cortisol metabolism has been reported in PCOS, but also in simple obesity. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to describe cortisol metabolis...

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Hoofdauteurs: Vassiliadi, D, Barber, T, Hughes, B, McCarthy, M, Wass, J, Franks, S, Nightingale, P, Tomlinson, J, Arlt, W, Stewart, P
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2009