Objective:To observe the negative effect of androgen on lactate production in human granulosa cells,meanwhile,to explore the follicular dysplasia in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with hyperandrogenism influenced by the reduced lactate. Methods:The human granulosa cell line-KGN cells were cultured in vitro and treated with different concentrations of testosterone(10-10-10-6 mol/L)for different time(0~48 h). The content of lactate in culture supernatant was measured. The mRNA levels of LDHA and LDHB were quantified by real-time PCR. The protein expression of LDHA and LDHB were detected by Western blot. Results:After treated with 10-6,10-7 and 10-9 mol/L testosterone for 24 h,besides,10-8 and 10-9 mol/L testosterone for 24 h or 36 h,the contents of lactate in the supernatant were significantly decreased(P < 0.05). The mRNA and protein expression level of LDHA and LDHB significantly decreased after treated with 10-7 or 10-9 mol/L testosterone for 24 h(P < 0.05). Conclusion:Excess androgen can suppress the lactate production in human granulosa cell by inhibiting LDH,which may be related to follicular dysplasia in PCOS.