Androgen excess in women.
Int J Fertil Menopausal Stud
; 41(2): 172-6, 1996.
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| ID: mdl-8829697
ABSTRACT
There exists a growing body of evidence in women that links androgen excess to increases in cardiovascular disease and reproductive site neoplasia. Ten to fifteen percent of women exhibit clinical signs and symptoms of hyperandrogenism wherein more extensive evaluation is warranted. Women with adult acne, android-type obesity, and alopecia often have been treated for cosmetic reasons without regard to the underlying pathophysiology. Adverse changes in insulin resistance, lipids, and apoproteins favor earlier progression of diabetes for some patients and an unfavorable cardiovascular risk profile for most. Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) often present to different health providers with different complaints that include excessive facial hair, obesity, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or infertility. First-line treatment options, after excluding ovarian or adrenal tumors, include use of non-androgenic OCs until pregnancy is desired. Early identification of patients allows for use of risk-reduction strategies, which may affect clinical outcomes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Hiperandrogenismo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Fertil Menopausal Stud
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
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MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos