11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Anya E TaylorMeredith A WareEmily BreslowLaura L Pyle Cameron Severn Kristen J Nadeau Christine L Chan Megan M Kelsey Melanie Cree Green

Published in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2022)

Although 11-oxyandrogens do not aid in the diagnosis of PCOS, they relate to excess hair growth. COCP treatment may related to 11-KT; however, further work is needed to determine causality, relationship with metabolic outcomes, and the clinical utility of measuring these androgens in PCOS.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
young adults
physical activity
emergency department
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
drug induced
replacement therapy
weight loss
smoking cessation