Endocrinological and genetic studies in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
: Our studies involved 21 women of Caucasian descent with PCOS, as diagnosed by ultrasound, clinical and hormonal findings. We determined 17alpha-OHP, 21-DOF and cortisol levels both just before and one hour after intravenous ACTH administration (0.25 mg Synacthen) in addition to the basal plasma levels of DHEA-S and free testosterone. .....