Hypersecretion of Ovarian Androgens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hypersecretion of Ovarian Androgens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction Hypersecretion of ovarian androgens is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by the excessive production of male sex hormones, such as testosterone and androstenedione, by the ovaries in biological females. While a small, tightly regulated amount of androgens is essential for female reproductive health, maintaining bone density, and supporting libido, a pathological overproduction severely … Read more