Gynecologic problems of androgen excess.
The patient with androgen excess may present with amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, painless metromenorrhagia, or infertility. Adrenal and ovarian tumors, though uncommon, must be excluded in the workup. The long-term sequelae of untreated anovulation includes adenomatous hyperplasia and cancer of the endometrium. Treatment can range from uncomplicated follow-up with cosmetic advice to the use of potent drugs that induce ovulation.
Gidwani
G P
GP
Department of Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
D000293:Adolescent; D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology*; D000858:Anovulation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000728:Androgens