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GlossaryHyperandrogenism

elevated androgen levels causing symptoms like excessive hair growth

Hyperandrogenism, also known as Androgen Excess, refers to a condition characterized by elevated levels of androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) in the body. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and scalp hair thinning in women. It is often associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and can have significant implications for reproductive and metabolic health.

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research Defining Hyperandrogenaemia According to the Free Androgen Index in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

19 citations , March 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.

research Steroid Cell Tumors: Rare Ovarian Tumors That Cause Hyperandrogenemia in Postmenopausal Women

December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.

research Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Involvement of Genetic and Environmental Factors

232 citations , December 2005 in “Andrology”

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trilogy: A Translational and Clinical Review

26 citations , August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology”

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

research The Effect of a Very-Low-Calorie Diet Versus a Moderate Energy Deficit Diet in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomised Controlled Trial

20 citations , September 2023 in “Nutrients”

A very-low-calorie diet led to more weight loss and health improvements in obese women with PCOS than a moderate energy deficit diet.

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