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    GlossaryOvaries

    pair of organs producing eggs and hormones in females

    Ovaries are a pair of small, almond-shaped organs located in the female reproductive system. They are responsible for producing eggs (ova) and secreting hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the menstrual cycle and play a crucial role in fertility and overall reproductive health.

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      research Hirsutism

      November 1993 in “PubMed”
      Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.

      research Anti-Androgens in Gynecological Practice

      7 citations, September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology”
      Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
      Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action

      research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action

      35 citations, May 2022 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism”
      Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

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