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How can i have pcos and have normal testosterone levels?
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Possible.: The diagnostic criteria allow for clinical or biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism. Therefore if you have male pattern hair loss, hirsutism or acne you qualify without having elevated testosterone.
Answered 12/11/2012
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Look further: With pcos, free testosterone is usually elevated even if total isn't. Other hormones may also be elevated like androstenedione and dheas. Pcos is also a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that other causes of high androgens need to be ruled out, particularly non-classical cah and potentially cushing's syndrome. Other conditions also should be ruled out. Please discuss with your doctor.
Answered 6/15/2017
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