ea0063p322 | Reproductive Endocrinology 1 | ECE2019
Grassi Giorgia
, Morelli Valentina
, Polledri Elisa
, Fustinoni Silvia
, Chiodini Iacopo
, Ceriotti Ferruccio
, D'Agostino Simona
, Filippi Francesca
, Somigliana Edgardo
, Mantovani Giovanna
, Arosio Maura
Objective: The identification of hyperandrogenism represents the cornerstone for the assessment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs). However, its definition has always been troubling, mostly because of the poor accuracy shown by routine androgens assays. As suggested by literature, the application of more precise steroid measurement methods (such as liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, LC-MS/MS) could improve the diagnostic workup. The aim of our study is to evaluat...