Ovarian and adrenal androgens and their link to high human chorionic gonadotropin levels: a prospective controlled study
Background. Although the association between human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and hyperandrogenism was identified more than 40 years ago, relevant questions remain unanswered. Design and Methods. We conducted a prospective, longitudinal, and controlled study in 23 women with a diagnosis of a compl...
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Formato: | Artículo |
Lenguaje: | inglés |
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John Wiley & Sons
2014
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Acceso en línea: | http://eprints.uanl.mx/29782/7/29782.pdf |
Sumario: | Background. Although the association between human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and hyperandrogenism was identified more than 40 years ago, relevant questions remain unanswered. Design and Methods. We conducted a prospective, longitudinal, and controlled study in 23 women with a diagnosis of a complete hydatidiform mole (HM). Results. All participants completed the study. Before HM evacuation mean hCG was markedly higher in the cases than in the control group ( |
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