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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 woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove an adrenal tumor.

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

Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.

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

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.

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).

Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.

A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.

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

The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

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

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

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

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

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.

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

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