 
    Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.  
        The oral testosterone effectively increased testosterone levels and reduced SHBG, showing promise for treating testosterone deficiency.  
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  January 2018   in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery”
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  January 2018   in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery”    Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.  
               October 2025   in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”    Anastrozole can cause increased testosterone, leading to symptoms like hair growth and thinning.  
      November 2022   in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
           November 2022   in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”    Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.