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Dr. Richard Auchus is a professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND) and Chief of the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. in pharmacology from Washington University in St. Louis. Then Dr. Auchus completed a residency at the University of Iowa and an endocrinology fellowship at UTHSC-San Antonio/Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Auchus came to UMHS from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas, where he was a Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology.Dr. Auchus is a steroid biologist with expertise both in basic science and clinical/translational science. His work has included translational research into: molecular and genetic mechanisms of human hypertension, improved diagnostic studies and management in primary aldosteronism and Cushing syndromes, modifier genes in 21-hydroxylase deficiency, cardiovascular disease in polycystic ovary syndrome, and the endocrinology of traumatic brain injury. Dr. Auchus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Cushing's syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Auchus is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
Lourdes Ibanez practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Ms. Ibanez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Obesity.
Wiebke Arlt practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Arlt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens. They are also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Addison's Disease, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy.
Summary: This study will evaluate and gather information in patients with genetic causes of too much androgen (male-like hormone) in order to better understand the effects of too much androgen and describe problems associated with it. Too much androgen in childhood, if untreated, results in rapid growth and early puberty with early cessation of growth and short stature in adulthood. Too much androgen in ad...
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of all women and usually presents with irregular menstrual periods and difficulties conceiving. However, PCOS is also a lifelong metabolic disorder and affected women have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Increased blood levels of male hormones, also termed androgens, are found in most PCOS patients. Androgen...