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17-hydroxyprogesterone responses to gonadotropin-releasing hormone disclose distinct phenotypes of functional ovarian hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovary syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2007
Pasquali Renato, Patton Laura, Pocognoli Patrizia, Cognigni Graciela Estela, Gambineri Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone response to GnRH agonists, which reflects functional ovarian hyperandrogenism (FOH), is believed to be the prominent abnormality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). OBJECTIVE: Our objectives were to quantify the prevalence of PCOS with FOH and to evaluate whether the presence of FOH may distinguish different clinical and biochemical phenotypes. DESIGN,...
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