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SEX HORMONE SYNTHESIS, REGULATION, AND FUNCTION - Steroidogenesis

#Pathophysiology #Steroidogenesis #Androgens #Glucocorticoids #Mineralocorticoid
Steroidogenesis #Androgens
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
 •
glucocorticoids, androgenic ... Syndrome, Acromegaly, Androgen-secreting ... hyperthecosis • Androgen-secreting ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
DO NOT Biopsy Androgen ... • High DHEAS - Androgen
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Normal Cycles and Androgen
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Brief Overview
LH and FSH are required for follicular development and
pituitary Incr androgens
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Smoking • Androgens
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
• Exogenous Androgen
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Follicular Phase Explained
Early Follicular Phase (Days 0-5)
 • Granulosa cells
Decr theca cell androgen ... production of androgens
Adrenal Gland Layers Mnemonic (GFR): 

Salt, Sugar, Sex: The deeper you go, the sweeter it gets

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Zona Reticularis (Androgens
Anastrozole is a Selective non-steroidal aromatase Inhibitor. Used for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal
converts adrenal androgens