Hyperandrogenemia is Common in Asymptomatic Women and is Associated with Increased Metabolic Risk.

CONCLUSIONS: HA is common in EM women and is associated with increased risks for MetS and dysglycemia. However, low SHBG levels rather than elevated androgen levels may be the primary predictor of this relationship with metabolic dysfunction.
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Source: Obesity - November 13, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Torchen LC, Tsai JN, Jasti P, Macaya R, Sisk R, Dapas ML, Hayes MG, Urbanek M, Dunaif A Tags: Obesity (Silver Spring) Source Type: research