Abstract
Fat is an endocrine organ with the ability to convert steroids to produce androgens and oestrogens. It is not under the simple control of FSH and LH and so may produce oestrogens inappropriately. Thus, fat has many gynaecological effects.
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© 1989 Maureen Dalton
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Dalton, M. (1989). Fat. In: Gynaecological Endocrinology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20209-6_6
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