Biochemical or physical signs
of hyperandrogenism (high androgens) without another medical cause
There are many women who have cystic - appearing ovaries without symptoms
of hyperandrogenism, and many women who have been diagnosed with PCOS who do not have classically cystic ovaries.
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Not exact matches
Like the International Association
of Athletics Federations last year, the IOC declared that women with naturally high testosterone levels — a condition known as
hyperandrogenism — are too masculine to compete against other women, calling this an unfair advantage.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder among reproductive - aged women, is characterized with
hyperandrogenism (high levels
of male hormones, like testosterone) and ovulatory dysfunction.
The effect
of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on menstrual cycle, body mass index and
hyperandrogenism state
of women with poly cystic ovarian syndrome.
It is evident that any interventions that improve insulinaemia and reduce body weight may also be effective in reducing
hyperandrogenism, normalizing ovulation and reducing the various symptoms
of PCOS.
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of hirsutism, acne, and alopecia in women: retrospective analysis
of 228 patients investigated for
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