Salivary Testosterone in Hirsutism: Correlations with Serum Testosterone and the Degree of Hair Growth

    May 1987 in “ The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ”
    Kristiina Ruutiainen, E. Sannikka, Risto Santti … Herman Adlercreutz
    Studysummary This study found that salivary testosterone concentrations correlated better with hirsutism in women compared to serum testosterone measures, suggesting it may be an effective method for assessing bioavailable testosterone.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Bioavailability of Albumin-Bound Testosterone The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1985
    2. The Grade of Hirsutism Correlated to Serum Androgen Levels and Hormonal Indices Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica · 1985
    3. Relationship of Androgens to Female Hirsutism and Infertility PubMed · 1973

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