K.W. is a 26-year old female who shows symptoms of hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth), acne, acanthosis nigricans (areas of dark skin in the armpits, neck, and groin), and oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation). Her physician refers her to a pediatric endocrinologist who orders a complete hormone screening. Results show that K.W. has hyperinsulinemia and an LH:FSH ratio of 3:1 (normal is 1:1).What does her LH:FSH ratio of 3:1 indicate?
a) Normal hormonal balance
b) Androgen excess
c) Estrogen deficiency
d) Thyroid dysfunction