shalini.ravi
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why is it that in addisons males hv adequte testosterone but affected females lose body hair due to the drop in adrenal androgens? confused guys somebody answer this plss
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| epica
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http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec13/ch164/ch164...
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| epica
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"In men, testosterone from the testes more than makes up for this loss. DHEA has additional effects that do not relate to androgens.'
Merck mannuall
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| mytime
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Yup that's it Shalu. Males main source of testosterone is leydig cells in females theca, but they get converted by aromatase into 17 beta estradiol, ur regular estrogen. Hence, the difference.
Adrenals are major source of these hormones in fetus not adults.
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| epica
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In this article u will see the ans about fludrocortisone tablets ( disccused recently)
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| new_n_lost
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Sorry Buddy Had Internet Problems which Still havent been fixed. It got better just this Afternoon so i m here. will go in the evening to get the PC chked.
Shalini Have U received my Pm
In Women Adrenals r the Major source of Androgens
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| shalini.ravi
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yes nnl got ur pm...thanku everybody !!! 
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| keepgoing
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thanks shalini...and everyone !i was thinking its theca in female where 17-keto(thinking additional sourece for it in female) will be affected anyways thanks for the link epica.
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