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A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.

Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.

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

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.

Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.

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

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

Diagnosing and managing Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome is complex due to genetic differences and varied symptoms.

Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.