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ea0049ep1163 | Male Reproduction | ECE2017

Gonadal profile in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia: does a male PCOS-equivalent syndrome exist?

Cannarella Rossella , Condorelli Rosita A , Vignera Sandro La , Mongioi Laura M , Vicari Enzo S , Micali Giuseppe , Calogero Aldo E

Importance: Early-onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been suggested as a phenotypic sign of the male polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-equivalent since men with this feature have a PCOS-like hormonal pattern. No study has evaluated the gonadal function of these men.Objective: To study the gonadal function of men with early-onset AGA and to identify suggestive criteria of male PCOS-equivalent.Design: This case-control study was co...