Why is there high testosterone in PCOS?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

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High levels of insulin causes the ovaries to produce too much testosterone, which interferes with the development of the follicles and prevents normal ovulation.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a CD45 / Lca (Leukocyte Common Antigen) Test or Take a MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING - TRIPLE MARKER (SECOND TRIMESTER) Test

Book CD45 / Lca (Leukocyte Common Antigen) Test Book MATERNAL SERUM SCREENING - TRIPLE MARKER (SECOND TRIMESTER) Test

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