This test is used to evaluate the level of 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) in urine. It aids in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian and idiopathic hirsutism. This test is recommended for the monitoring of corticoid therapy in patients with CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia). The symptoms that lead to the recommendation of this test include abnormal growth of hair, infertility and irregular periods in women.
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