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Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome linked to metastatic cervical cancer is rare and has high risks.

Metastatic cervical cancer can cause rare, severe Cushing's syndrome with high risk of death.

Neurosteroids play a key role in controlling the brain-adrenal gland activity in pregnant sheep, both in normal and stressful situations.

The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.

Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.

A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.