Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Free androgen index (FAI) is used to estimate free testosterone concentrations in patients undergoing investigation for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, it’s not widely used for diagnostic purpose due to lack of consensus in the literature. We present an appraisal of biochemical data from patients referred to a hyperandrogenaemia clinic with a view to establish an in-house cut-off for the diagnosis of hyperandrogenaemia in PCOS.<p class="abstex...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder of uncertain aetiology, affects 1 in 10 reproductive women and has broad spectrum risks related to reproductive, cardiometabolic and psychosocial health. The wide overlap with other hyperandrogenemic conditions, complexity of PCOS spectrum, and inconsistencies in investigation and management potentially can result in risks of delay in diagnosis and management.Aim: To evaluate ...