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

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

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

Adrenal tumors can cause hair loss and high testosterone in women.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

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

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

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

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.

Diagnose and manage hair issues in women by checking medical conditions and using personalized treatments.

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

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

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.

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

Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.

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

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 postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.

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

Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.

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

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

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

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

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.