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The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.

Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.

Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.

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

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

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

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.

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

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.

Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

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

Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.

A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.

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

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.