Hirsutism, Normal Androgens, and Diagnosis of PCOS

    August 2022 in “ Diagnostics ”
    Poli Mara Spritzer, Lucas Bandeira Marchesan, Betânia Rodrigues dos Santos, Tayane Muniz Fighera
    Studysummary This review discusses hirsutism in women with PCOS who present with normal androgen levels and highlights diagnostic challenges, reporting no new clinical findings.
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