Insights into Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: Lessons from Two Unusual Cases

April 2019 in “ Journal of the Endocrine Society ”

Luis Ángel Rodríguez-Chávez, Laticia A. Valle, Susanne U. Miedlich

ovarian hyperandrogenism hyperthecosis hirsutism virilization testosterone steroid cell tumors male pattern hair loss acne acanthosis nigricans GnRH analogue testosterone suppression LDDST androgen-producing tumors GnRH therapy

Studysummary This study reported that testosterone levels over 150 ng/dL combined with lack of testosterone suppression during a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test may indicate androgen-producing tumors, though this wasn't consistent across all cases.

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