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Case study 3)
The woman has infertility and symptoms of hyperandrogenism (excessive facial hair growth).So she is probably suffering from PCOS(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
Serum Androstenedione value can explain excessive hair growth.
In future she may suffer from insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
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