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Hyperandrogenism overview

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Overview

Overview

Many patients with hyperandrogenism have one of three syndromes:

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Classification

Classification

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Causes

Causes

Differentiating Hyperandrogenism other Diseases

Differentiating Hyperandrogenism other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Screening

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Treatment

Surgery

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case Studies

Case #1

References

References

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