New insights into steroidogenesis in normo- and hyperandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome patients.

Objective: This study sought to examine corticosteroidogenic enzyme activities in normo- and hyperandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients.

Subjects And Methods: This cohort study included 81 patients with biochemical hyperandrogenism and 41 patients with normal androgen levels. Enzyme activities were assessed according to the serum steroid product/precursor ratios at baseline and after adrenal stimulation.

[Adrenal androgen participation in the polycystic ovary syndrome].

Purpose: to reassess the adrenal function of patients with PCOS after the introduction of the Rotterdam's criteria.

Methods: descriptive and cross-sectional study including 53 patients 26 ± 5.1 years old.