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ea0011p734 | Steroids | ECE2006

Establishing circadian rhythm profiles for salivary testosterone in women: evidence of decline during ageing

Al-Dujaili EAS , Sharp MA

Androgens are increasingly known to play an important role in female health, development and well being. Alongside a controversial increase in androgen therapy there is a realisation that what actually constitutes androgen insufficiency is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to establish circadian profiles for salivary testosterone in healthy women from the age of 19 through 69 year old at 3 points during the menstrual cycle. Females were subdivided into these groups:...