Molecular Diagnosis of 5α-Reductase Deficiency in 4 Elite Young Female Athletes Through Hormonal Screening for Hyperandrogenism | Zendy

Patrick Fénichel | Zendy; Françoise Paris | Zendy; Pascal Philibert | Zendy; S. Hiéronimus | Zendy; Laura Gaspari | Zendy; JeanYves Kurzenne | Zendy; P. Chevallier | Zendy; Stéphane Bermon | Zendy; Nicolas Chevalier | Zendy; Charles Sultan | Zendy

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Molecular Diagnosis of 5α-Reductase Deficiency in 4 Elite Young Female Athletes Through Hormonal Screening for Hyperandrogenism

Author(s) -

Patrick Fénichel,

Françoise Paris,

Pascal Philibert,

S. Hiéronimus,

Laura Gaspari,

JeanYves Kurzenne,

P. Chevallier,

Stéphane Bermon,

Nicolas Chevalier,

Charles Sultan

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206

H-Index - 353

eISSN - 1945-7197

pISSN - 0021-972X

DOI - 10.1210/jc.2012-3893

Subject(s) - medicine , amenorrhea , hyperandrogenism , disorders of sex development , aromatase , athletes , endocrinology , breast development , congenital adrenal hyperplasia , hormone , gynecology , pediatrics , biology , physical therapy , polycystic ovary , pregnancy , genetics , insulin resistance , obesity , breast cancer , cancer

Although a rare occurrence, previously undiagnosed disorders of sex development (DSD) with hyperandrogenism are sometimes detected by hormonal screening during the international sports competitions. Identifying the cause of XY,DSD raises medical and ethical concerns, especially with regard to issues of the eligibility to compete.

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