Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Female Adolescents
PCOS
The treatment of hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS aims at interrupting androgen production and/or action.…
Other Causes of Hyperandrogenism in Female Adolescents
These causes of hyperandrogenism are rare. The clinical presentation is often suggestive (see above, Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in…
Hyperandrogenism in Female Adolescents - Conclusions
In most cases, hyperandrogenism in adolescence is related to a nascent PCOS. Since the laboratory and ultrasonic findings…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Clinical Aspects
Although very variable, the phenotypic features of PCOS can be schematically divided into three components, i.e., hyperandrogenic, anovulatory…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis
Making the diagnosis of PCOS remains a difficult challenge and a controversial issue, especially in adolescent girls. In…
Classification of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Actually, the difficulty of diagnosing PCOS varies according to the clinical presentation. In some cases, only one or…
Non-Classic Adrenal Hyperplasia
NCAH is encountered with relatively high frequency (1 - 6%) among adolescent and adult patients with hyperandrogenism. This…
Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
Mild symptoms of hyperandrogenism, such as acne or hyperseborrhea, are frequent in adolescent girls, and are often associated…
The Physiological Hyperandrogenism of Puberty
At the beginning of puberty, LH pulsatility is only present during sleep. It then extends to the daytime,…
Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Female Adolescents
Clinical Assessment
When an adolescent girl is referred for hyperandrogenism, the first visit must include a…
Causes of Hyperandrogenism in Female Adolescents
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pediatric and adult endocrinologists may encounter PCOS as a mildly virilizing state…
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