Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

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

The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

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.

An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

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

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

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.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.

Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

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

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

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

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.