An overnight dexamethasone suppression test is done to check the action of dexamethasone on the production of cortisol hormone. Dexamethasone is a synthetic cortisol hormone. So, ideally, after the administration of dexamethasone, the body should release less amount of cortisol. It has two variants, namely low dose, and high dose. A low dose is given to diagnose Cushing's syndrome, whereas the high dose test is done in patients with Cushing's syndrome to detect tumors of the pituitary gland.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is probably PCOS/PMOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome/polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) as you mentioned. Your history is consistent with it.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and commend you for the detailed presentation. You appear to be suffering from Cushing's syndrome.
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