| Literature DB >> 27967205 |
Christopher Hakim1, Vasantha Padmanabhan2, Arpita K Vyas1,3.
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Androgen excess (hyperandrogenism) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. The potential causes of androgen excess in women include polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), adrenal tumors, and racial disparity among many others. During pregnancy, luteoma, placental aromatase deficiency, and fetal CAH are additional causes of gestational hyperandrogenism. The present report reviews the various phenotypes of hyperandrogenism during pregnancy and its origin, pathophysiology, and the effect of hyperandrogenism on the fetal developmental trajectory and offspring consequences.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 27967205 PMCID: PMC5413081 DOI: 10.1210/en.2016-1801
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrinology ISSN: 0013-7227 Impact factor: 4.736