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AACE hyperandrogenism guidelines.

M J Goolsby1

  • 1mjgoolsby@home.com

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Hyperandrogenism affects 5-10% of reproductive-aged women, often starting in adolescence. This review covers the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' (AACE) guidelines for diagnosing and managing conditions causing excess androgens.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Hyperandrogenism is a common endocrine disorder encountered in primary care.
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a frequent cause of androgen excess, affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age.
  • Onset of PCOS typically occurs during adolescence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' (AACE) Hyperandrogenism Guidelines.
  • To provide guidance on the evaluation and treatment of disorders causing androgenic excess.

Main Methods:

  • The AACE Hyperandrogenism Guidelines were reviewed.
  • The review focuses on diagnostic criteria and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • The guidelines offer a structured approach to identifying and managing hyperandrogenism.

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  • Key recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of androgen excess disorders are presented.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective management of hyperandrogenism is crucial in primary care.
    • Adherence to the AACE guidelines can improve patient outcomes for women with androgen excess conditions.