PLASMA TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN MALES WITH THE 47,XYY KARYOTYPE

Abstract

SUMMARY No difference could be demonstrated between the plasma testosterone levels in 17 males with the 47,XYY karyotype and appropriately selected controls. Significantly higher levels of testosterone were recorded in both 47,XYY and 46,XY males at the maximum security hospital than in males with both karyotypes in other hospitals and in the general population.