Evaluation of Serum Testosterone, Cholesterol, and Plasma Glucose Concentrations in Hirsute Women in Bayelsa State

    January 2022 in “ Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases ”
    Waibode Peter Alabrah, Mieebi Martins Wankasi, Jackson Borobuebi Okutu, Eni-yimini Solomon Agoro
    Studysummary This study found that women with hirsutism in the Amassoma metropolis had higher levels of testosterone, cholesterol, and glucose compared to non-bearded women.
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