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Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often leads to severe acne, and lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments can help manage it.

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.

PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.