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A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
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