Evaluation of the pituitary-adrenal axis in hyperandrogenic women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Luboshitzky R, Ishai A, Shen-Or Z, Herer P. Journal Article 2003; 24(3-4): 249-254 PubMed PMID: 14523365 Keywords: 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone:blood, Adolescent, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Female, Hirsutism:blood, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Hyperandrogenism:genetics, Pituitary-Adrenal System:physiopathology, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:genetics, Stero. Citation OBJECTIVES: Impaired adrenal function is common in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Abnormal regulation of cytochrome P450 ..... Read abstract