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      Exploration of Hirsutism: Elements for a Strategy

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      Hormone Research in Paediatrics
      S. Karger AG
      Hirsutism, Testosterone, Androgens

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          Abstract

          50 women complaining of hirsutism were investigated in order to establish an optimal strategy for hirsutism exploration. Basal hormonal evaluations were of great value, especially serum testosterone and, to a lesser degree, DHA-S and LH. LH response to LHRH stimulation appeared of little diagnostic value. ACTH stimulation tests may be useful in detecting enzyme deficiencies in patients with normal basal values. The origin of hyperandrogenism can hardly be detected by the inhibition tests. However, these tests allow to determine whether the androgen secretion is still under ACTH and/or LH control.

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          Journal
          HRE
          Horm Res Paediatr
          10.1159/issn.1663-2818
          Hormone Research in Paediatrics
          S. Karger AG
          978-3-8055-3728-5
          978-3-318-01943-8
          1663-2818
          1663-2826
          1983
          1983
          26 November 2008
          : 18
          : 1-3
          : 98-105
          Affiliations
          Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgique
          Article
          179782 Horm Res 1983;18:98–105
          10.1159/000179782
          6309642
          15ee7f8d-0960-4815-bb00-131b47b79cc7
          © 1983 S. Karger AG, Basel

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          Pages: 8
          Categories
          Round Table on Exploration and Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in the Woman

          Endocrinology & Diabetes,Neurology,Nutrition & Dietetics,Sexual medicine,Internal medicine,Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical medicine
          Testosterone,Hirsutism,Androgens

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