Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Young Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Brief Summary:
Background:
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a group of disorders related to problems with the secretion of certain hormones, which can lead to reproductive and other issues in women. Frequent complications of PCOS include irregular menstruation, development of ovarian cysts, and insulin resistance. The adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidney, are involved in the production of certain hormones and the regulation of steroid levels in the blood, and may be affected in women with PCOS. Researchers are interested in studying possible connections between the adrenal glands and PCOS in young women who have been diagnosed with PCOS and healthy volunteers with normal menstrual function.
Objectives:
- To investigate possible connections between adrenal gland steroid hormone secretion and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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