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Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.

A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.

Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.

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

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.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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

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.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

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

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

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

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).

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

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

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

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

The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.

A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

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

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.