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research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
![Elevated Fasting Insulin Is Associated With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/12aa0245-fbf7-4dc5-848f-d099793eb841/small/13483.jpg)
research Elevated Fasting Insulin Is Associated With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
![Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay in a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization](/images/research/feac6a5a-b797-4d8d-87bb-73431e5db9cc/small/31268.jpg)
research Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay in a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
![Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/af31fdb4-8d9c-4a0f-9161-67d3101b3407/small/14507.jpg)
research Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.
![A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities](/images/research/6ff18160-fd91-480b-874a-8254a7c88563/small/32688.jpg)
research A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
![Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule](/images/research/32aec420-8eb0-4169-a5eb-95691d07acac/small/14909.jpg)
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
![Virilisation in a Young Woman: A Case Demonstrating the Importance of Co-Located Mental and Primary Healthcare](/images/research/e443b0e7-e927-40f1-b9d6-be54298bcaa1/small/13388.jpg)
research Virilisation in a Young Woman: A Case Demonstrating the Importance of Co-Located Mental and Primary Healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
![Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor and Postmenopausal Hirsutism with Signs of Virilization](/images/research/eead4fb2-f21d-4c3a-86e2-60a3ea4cbd28/small/13224.jpg)
research Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor and Postmenopausal Hirsutism with Signs of Virilization
A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
![Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health](/images/research/20540060-f3ac-4045-960e-787b87d0656b/small/13566.jpg)
research Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health
Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.
![Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess](/images/research/fc25c725-db4c-4e83-8f62-b642b75006d5/small/15178.jpg)
research Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess
Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Severe Hyperandrogenism in a Premenopausal Woman With an Imaging-Negative Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
![Advanced Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Report](/images/research/17d98173-b64d-4e21-9282-254c1e812a46/small/14782.jpg)
research Advanced Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Report
A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
![Adrenal Disorders and the Pediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications](/images/research/357327c8-8804-455a-a625-d48599d9d824/small/14298.jpg)
research Adrenal Disorders and the Pediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research Case Report: A Virilizing Adrenal Oncocytoma
A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
research Isolated DHEA-S Production by an Adrenal Neoplasm: Clinical, Biochemical, and Pathologic Findings
A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
![New Onset Alopecia and Hirsutism in a Postmenopausal Woman](/images/research/89f16dbc-20e7-457d-ae5b-58a8d093f4be/small/14998.jpg)
research New Onset Alopecia and Hirsutism in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
![Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action](/images/research/34880441-f7d5-4a5e-be45-0b7b5f05fc8f/small/32706.jpg)
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
![Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/3e157f10-5883-45b8-a7aa-1429698a4bf7/small/14181.jpg)
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
![Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Anogenital Distance, A Marker Of Prenatal Androgen Exposure](/images/research/ce50fe77-1c9a-4dad-886b-f0fad3250339/small/13830.jpg)
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Anogenital Distance, A Marker Of Prenatal Androgen Exposure
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
![Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study](/images/research/7c04dea7-ab8e-482b-8704-8cbe4163007e/small/14379.jpg)
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
![Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center](/images/research/6974d1a1-9896-42f4-af3d-588ef4315034/small/26749.jpg)
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
![Ovarian Intratumoral 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency in a Postmenopausal Hirsute Woman](/images/research/86b12945-9b84-4c40-a374-c373befe62a2/small/25973.jpg)
research Ovarian Intratumoral 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency in a Postmenopausal Hirsute Woman
A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
research Virilization from Partner's Use of Topical Androgen in a Reproductive-Aged Woman
A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
![HSD3B1 Genotypes Conferring Adrenal-Restrictive and Adrenal-Permissive Phenotypes in Prostate Cancer and Beyond](/images/research/9876edaa-f46f-4961-a953-24ebcabba7fe/small/15922.jpg)
research HSD3B1 Genotypes Conferring Adrenal-Restrictive and Adrenal-Permissive Phenotypes in Prostate Cancer and Beyond
Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
![Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment](/images/research/68c378bb-8627-45fe-afd1-35c6aabac945/small/20313.jpg)
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
![Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization](/images/research/1f2525d8-a16c-4293-8e54-8057103106a4/small/13401.jpg)
research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization
Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
![Hirsutism](/images/research/67c9ad11-894c-486b-b4e8-ce9c39c45607/small/28022.jpg)
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
![Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders](/images/research/6ee398cf-8a38-485b-b59b-90617af0ac1c/small/15007.jpg)
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
![Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Disorder](/images/research/2c4fd425-a01c-4559-8760-3544c81785b9/small/18965.jpg)
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Disorder
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing infertility and menstrual problems, often linked to obesity and can lead to acne, treated with hormonal and insulin-sensitizing medications.