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Can pcos causes slightly high level17-ohp ?
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Yes: Pcos does often cause somewhat elevated 17-oh Progesterone levels but higher levels are suggestive of late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Any level over 2 ng/ml should be tested with an acth stimulation test.
Answered 10/3/2015
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