Figure 3.

A schematic representation of sources of androgen in postmenopausal women. 1) Ovaries; 2) adrenal glands; 3) peripheral tissues. Dehydroepiandrosterone is a major source of androgens in postmenopausal women and is converted into testosterone and dihydrotestosterone for action in target peripheral tissues. All androgens must be bound to sex hormone–binding globulin to enter the bloodstream. Brain, ovary, adrenal gland: Icons made by Freepik (https://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik) from www.flaticon.com.