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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| Materiálatiipa: | Journal article |
| Giella: | English |
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2009
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