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The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.

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

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

A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.

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.

A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

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

A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

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

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.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

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.

Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.

Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.

A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

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

PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.

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

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

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.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

PCOS is a complex condition that can lead to serious health issues, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce these risks.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.