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I have a hypo thyroid and a higher testosterone level. i'm visiting a pediatric endocrinologist, will she do a pelvic exam for my case?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: Testosterone in women comes primarily from the ovaries with a smaller amount from the adrenal glands. A pelvic exam may show enlarged ovaries, but an imaging study can evaluate pelvis & adrenals. Doc may check pituitary size/function as well since it is involved in endocrine function.

Answered 1/9/2015

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Pelvic: No. Ped endos don't generally do pelvic exams. Lab tests and ultrasounds will be likely.

Answered 7/11/2020

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Probably not: She mght refer you to an ob/gyn for evaluation though. Sometimes polycystic ovaries occur along with high testosterone level in women.

Answered 11/10/2015

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