Abstract:Objective. Hyperandrogenism is any clinical or laboratory evidence of androgen excess in women. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of hyperandrogenic disorders especially polycystic ovary syndrome in a random sample of adolescent girls, as well as to identify the clinical, hormonal, ultrasonic, and body composition characteristics associated with such disorders.Patients and Methods. Two hundred school girls (15-18 years old) were selected by random sampling from different secondary schools, and … Show more
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