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Can exposure to excess androgen during fetal life increase risk of hepatic disease in male offspring?

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Background
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition. Hyperandrogenaemia characterises PCOS, and is considered an �in utero environmental programmer� of PCOS in female offspring. Male offspring from PCOS patients develop dyslipidaemia (ele

Project Acronym fetal androgens and male liver fibrosis
Status Project Complete
Funder(s) Society for Reproduction and Fertility
Value £3,000.00
Project Dates Jun 17, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019



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