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

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

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

Researchers developed reliable models to predict how well certain compounds bind to androgen receptors, emphasizing the importance of atomic electronegativity.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

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

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

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

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.