Society for Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation of Androgen Excess in Women

    May 2025 in “ Clinical Endocrinology ”
    Yasir Elhassan, James Hawley, Leanne Cussen … Michael O’Reilly
    Studysummary Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 26

    1. Recommendations From The 2023 International Evidence-Based Guideline For The Assessment And Management Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2023
    2. Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2022
    3. Approach to Androgen Excess in Women: Clinical and Biochemical Insights Clinical Endocrinology · 2022
    4. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management Endocrine Reviews · 2021
    5. Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature Case reports in endocrinology · 2019
    6. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and NC-CAH: Distinct Characteristics and Common Findings. A Systematic Review Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2019
    7. Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2019
    8. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Androgen Excess, and the Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women: A Longitudinal Study Based on a United Kingdom Primary Care Database PLOS Medicine · 2018
    9. Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Human Reproduction Update · 2018
    10. Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal Androgen Excess - Challenges in Diagnostic Work-Up and Management of Ovarian Thecosis Clinical Endocrinology · 2017
    11. Discriminating Between Virilizing Ovary Tumors and Ovary Hyperthecosis in Postmenopausal Women: Clinical Data, Hormonal Profiles, and Imaging Studies European journal of endocrinology · 2017
    12. Is Acne a Sign of Androgen Excess Disorder or Not? European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · 2017
    13. A Guide to Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care · 2014
    14. Androgen Profiling by Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Healthy Normal-Weight Ovulatory and Anovulatory Late Adolescent and Young Women The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2013
    15. Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes · 2012
    16. Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society Human reproduction update · 2011
    17. Female Pattern Hair Loss: Current Treatment Concepts PubMed · 2007
    18. Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005
    19. Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    20. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Human Reproduction · 2003
    21. Menstrual Irregularity in Women with Acromegaly The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1999
    22. The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    23. A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia Clinical Endocrinology · 1994
    24. Differential Suppression of Testosterone and Estradiol in Hirsute Women With the Superactive Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Leuprolide The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1988
    25. Clinical and Hormonal Effects of Chronic Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment in Polycystic Ovarian Disease The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1987
    26. Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex British Journal of Dermatology · 1977

    Related research 1

    1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne Skin therapy letter · 2011