THE IN VIVO CONVERSION OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE AND ANDROSTENEDIONE TO TESTOSTERONE IN THE HUMAN

Abstract
Plasma testosterone levels were measured by the method Finkelstein et al. (1961) before and after oral administration of dehydroepiandrosterone and [DELTA]4 -androstenedione in normal women. The results suggest in vivo conversion of dehydroepiandrosterone and [DELTA]4-androstenedione to testosterone. The implications of these findings are discussed.