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PCOS: Aetiology, features, management
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Module 5
Androgen Physiology and Metabolism in Females
1
Female Androgen Production: Ovaries and Adrenal Glands
Describe the sources of androgens in females, including ovarian and adrenal production.
2
Androgen Biosynthesis from Cholesterol
Explain the biosynthetic pathways of androgens from cholesterol.
3
Female Testosterone & Precursors: Physiological Roles
Describe the physiological roles of testosterone and its precursors in females.
4
SHBG: Regulating Androgen Bioavailability
Explain the function of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in regulating androgen bioavailability.
5
Testosterone to DHT Conversion by 5-alpha Reductase
Describe the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by 5-alpha reductase.
6
Androgen-to-Estrogen Conversion by Aromatase
Explain the peripheral conversion of androgens to estrogens by aromatase.
7
Androgen Action and Receptor Mechanisms
Explain the mechanisms of androgen action through androgen receptors in target tissues.
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