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How does birth control lower bioavailable testosterone in pcos patient? i have pcos high bio test. and wondering which bc pill is best for this case.

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Dr. Arqam Zia answered

See below: 1) PC pills ( OCP) promotes negative feedback on production of LH , causing a decreased synthesis of androgens by ovaries. 2) bioavailable T means: free testosterone and T bound to albumin. usually total testosterone or calculated Free T is measured and monitored for PCOS 3) for PCOS use OCP Norgestimate , Desogestrel or Norethindrone that has less intrinsic androgenic activity

Answered 2/11/2015

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