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Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

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

Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.

A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.

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

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

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.

A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.

A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.

The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.

PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

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).

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

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

Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.

Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.

Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.

Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

Hair tourniquets on the clitoris are rare but can cause serious harm and should be removed quickly.