Hyperandrogenism overview

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Overview

Many patients with hyperandrogenism have one of three syndromes:

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency