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ovarian hyperthecosis.. help!! - dmaha
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05-24-2010, 11:07 AM
how peripheral estrogen production is increased??
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05-24-2010, 11:13 AM
There would be increased estrogen from the aromatase enzyme present in adipose tissue --This enzyme converts the excess androgens synthesized from Theca Cells under the influence of LH.
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05-24-2010, 11:22 AM
thanks jason!
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