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Implications of Androgen Assay Accuracy in the Phenotyping of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Feb 2016
Tosi Flavia, Fiers Tom, Kaufman Jean-Marc, Dall'Alda Marlene, Moretta Rossella, Giagulli Vito Angelo, Bonora Enzo, Moghetti Paolo
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CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Hyperandrogenism is a common feature of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and is considered a cardinal element for the diagnosis and phenotyping of this condition. Unfortunately, routinely available methods for measuring serum androgens suffer from major limitations. No data are available on the impact of androgen assay quality on the assignment of PCOS women to the different clinical...
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