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Endogenous hyperandrogenism and exercise capacity lessons from the exercise-congenital adrenal hyperplasia model.
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PMID:  21714454     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Athletic excellence requires a combination of genetic endowment, continuous training, appropriate equipment, and proper nutrition. However, the specific genetic and/or intrinsic hormonal milieus that contribute to athletic performance are not clearly understood. Androgens are thought to play an important role in exercise-induced target tissue response. In adults, the use of exogenous anabolic steroids was found to improve athletic performance, decrease fatigue, increase muscle mass, and increase aggressiveness. However, the benefit of these substances in adolescents remains questionable. Moreover, the role of endogenous androgen secretion for competitive performance success is far less studied. The present review will summarize aspects related to the effect of endogenous hyperandrogenism on exercise performance, as seen in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and will concentrate on important lessons learned from the unique model of exercise in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a disease associated with endogenous hyperandrogenism.
Authors:
Alon Eliakim; Dan Nemet
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0334-018X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Endocrinol. Metab.     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9508900     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1213-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Child Health & Sports Center, Pediatric Department, Meir Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Kfar-Saba, Israel. Eliakim.alon@clalit.org.il
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