Androgen biology as a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of androgenic disorders in women. II.
In the May 1993 issue of the Journal we reviewed the basic science of androgen biology in women. We now discuss the evaluation of suspected hyperandrogenism and the therapeutic modalities available.
Dermatology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
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D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D016729:Leuprolide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D012016:Reference Values; D014770:Virilism / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D000728:Androgens; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D016729:Leuprolide