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

hirsutism testosterone cholesterol glucose hypertestosteronemia hypercholesterolemia hyperglycemia

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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