The Role of 11-Oxygenated Androgens and Endocrine Disruptors in Androgen Excess Disorders in Women

    September 2024 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Jana Vítků, Anezka Varausova, Tereza Škodová … Michaela Svojtková
    Studysummary This study found that 11-oxygenated androgens were higher in women with PCOS compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism, with no difference from controls, and higher Bisphenol A levels in obese women with PCOS may worsen metabolic issues.
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