Reasons for high androgen levels in women

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Doctor's answer:

Hello: About 34% of hyperandrogenism cases are derived from polycystic ovary syndrome, followed by adrenal cortical hyperfunction, accounting for 29%. A few cases are seen in theca cell hyperplasia and adrenal cortical hyperplasia; approximately 28% have an unknown origin. This condition stimulates the ovaries to secrete large amounts of androgens, leading to hypertestosteronemia.