Androgens During the Reproductive Years: What Is Normal for Women?

Objective Whether serum androgen levels can identify women with “androgen insufficiency” or “androgen excess” is unresolved; thus, what constitutes “normal” remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether androgens, including 11-oxygenated C19 steroids, vary with age, menstrual cycle, or body mass index (BMI), during the reproductive years. Design and Setting Cross-sectional study recruited from eastern Australian states. Participants A total...