Endocrine Abstracts

Background: In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), in response to stimulation by luteinizing hormone (LH), the ovarian theca cell synthesizes androgens. However, associations of serum androgen levels with metabolic parameters yet to be determined. We aimed to investigate these associations.Methods: We retrospectively evaluated our outpatient admission records for PCOS, hirsutism, oligomenorrhea, or secondary amenorrhea. PCOS diagnosis was made after exclud...

Background: Hyperprolactinemia is frequently reported with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, there is a controversy whether they share a common mechanism or have cause–result relationship or just are coincidental. The objective of the present study was to identify the cause of hyperprolactinemia in patients with PCOS.Methods: We retrospectively evaluated our outpatient admission records for PCOS, hirsutism, oligomenorrhea, or secondary amen...