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Re: High Testosterone Level - What Could It Be?

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:14:33 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 27 Apr 2002, Anonymous wrote: >
>I am 21 and recently saw a gynocologist for the first time because of
>irregular periods (about 5 a year). She had some blood tests ran to
>check my hormone levels and I just got the results back. All of my
>hormones are within the normal range except that my testosterone level
>is high. What could be causing this? Since the other hormones such as
>my LH:FSH ratio and DHEA levels are normal, would that rule out PCOS or
>is it still a posibility? I have been started on birth control pills and
>will see my gynocologist in three months. Thanks for any help.

I have PCOS and the only thing I had with my blood work was elevated Free Testosterone. I had a vaginal ultrasound to confirm the presence of multiple cysts, which is a definitive diagnostic tool. I take metformin to regulate my periods because I can't take BCP's. Good luck to you.



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