Sentences with phrase «also androgen excess»

Even women with PCOS who ovulate regularly suffer with not only the metabolic effects of insulin resistance and inflammation, but also androgen excess.

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Some BCPs also contain anti-androgenic substances, such as drospirenone, which is an added benefit for women who are living with androgen excess (but poses some health risks).

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a disorder characterized by irregular menstrual cycles and signs of excess androgens such as abnormal hair growth or acne.

Acne, hair loss and excess body hair growth (hirsutism) may also reduce when androgens are regulated, as the «bad» form of testosterone, DHT, is often the culprit for these issues.

Androgen excess could literally be the topic for a whole new article, as this condition is also associated with acne for example.

We also cover the benefits of testosterone as well as the downside to too much, particularly for women with PCOS who suffer with hypersensitivity to androgens as well as androgen excess.