Hirsutism & Virilization
Hirsutism & Virilization
Hirsutism & Virilization
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II- Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin<br />
(SHBG)<br />
A. Factors that decrease plasma SHBG<br />
1. Obesity.<br />
2. Increased androgen production.<br />
3. Hyperinsulinemia.<br />
4. Hyperprolactinaemia.<br />
5. Corticosteroid therapy.<br />
6. Hypothyroidism.<br />
7. Acromegaly.