Ovarian suppression with triptorelin and adrenal stimulation with adrenocorticotropin in functional hyperadrogenism: role of adrenal and ovarian cytochrome P450c17 alpha

To validate combined ovarian suppression with triptorelin and adrenal stimulation with ACTH in the diagnosis of female hyperandrogenism and to provide new insights into the adrenal-ovarian relationship present in this disorder. Comparison of sexual steroids and basal and ACTH-stimulated steroid leve...

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Published in:	Fertility and sterility Vol. 62; no. 3; p. 521
Main Authors:	Escobar-Morreale, H, Pazos, F, Potau, N, García-Robles, R, Sancho, J M, Varela, C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1994
Subjects:	Adenoma - etiology Adolescent Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - etiology Adrenal Glands - diagnostic imaging Adrenal Glands - drug effects Adrenal Glands - physiopathology Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - pharmacology Adult Female Humans Hyperandrogenism - complications Hyperandrogenism - diagnosis Hyperandrogenism - physiopathology Ovary - diagnostic imaging Ovary - drug effects Ovary - physiopathology Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - etiology Steroid 17-alpha-Hydroxylase - physiology Testosterone - blood Triptorelin Pamoate - pharmacology Ultrasonography
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