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A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

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.

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.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

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

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

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

Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.

A 24-year-old woman had a rare ovarian tumor that caused male-pattern hair growth and was hard to diagnose and treat.

A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

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.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.

The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.