Characteristics and management of PCOS-related hyperandrogenism
- Author:
Xi ZHU
1
;
Hao NI
1
;
Song QUAN
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: PCOS; hyperandrogenism; anti-androgen treatments
- From: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2019;35(03):274-278
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Hyperandrogenism is one of the major clinical characteristics of PCOS,which can be assessed either by biochemical determination of hyperan⁃drogenism or clinical manifestations of hyperan⁃drogenism to make diagnosis.Hyperandrogenism leads to ovulatory dysfunction and menstrual disorder by affecting follicular development,and causes hirsutism and acne as well;it is closely associated with the de⁃velopment of endometrial cancers,diabetes and car⁃diovascular diseases from the long-term perspective.Therefore,it is imperative to fully understand charac⁃teristics and management of PCOS-related hyperan⁃drogenism,which is an important part of the compre⁃hensive therapy for PCOS.
