Question 20 · LEK · Polycystic ovary syndrome
Which of the following determinations is used to diagnose hyperandrogenism in a 25- year-old woman?
- A. ratio of LH to FSH.
- B. free testosterone or index of free androgens.
- C. dihydrotestosterone.
- D. SHBG.
- E. SHBG and dihydrotestosterone.
Hint
Biochemical hyperandrogenism is confirmed by the biologically active fraction of the main circulating androgen.
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