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Question 1 Feedback-- Testosterone

Testosterone and DHEA sulfate levels may be elevated in women with adrenal tumors/hyperplasia, ovarian tumors/stromal hyperplasia, and polycystic ovarian syndrome and is indicated as a screening tool along with DHEA sulfate and cortisol evaluations in women with notable hirsutism or acne and/or virilization (male pattern baldness, clitoromegaly, and voice changes).

You may investigate this further. See the references below.

Reference 1:

Derksen J, Nagesser SK, Meinders AE, Haak HR, van de Velde CJ. Identification of virilizing adrenal tumors in hirsute women. N Engl J Med 1994 Oct 13;331(15):968-973.

Reference 2:

Azizlerli H, Tanakol R, Terzioglu T, Alagol F, Dizdaroglu F. Steroid cell tumor of the ovary as a rare cause of virilization. Mt Sinai J Med 1997 Mar;64(2):130-135.

Reference 3:

Moltz L. Diagnosis of endocrinally active ovarian tumors. Int J Gynecol Pathol 1993 Apr;12(2):170-172.

Reference 4:

Lobo RA. Ovarian hyperandrogenism and androgen-producing tumors. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 1991 Dec;20(4):773-805.

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