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

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

Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.

Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.

Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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

Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Four new cases of gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) linked to finasteride (Propecia) have been found.

Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

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

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

Rosuvastatin improves lipid levels, reduces inflammation, but worsens insulin sensitivity in men with early-onset hair loss.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.

The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

The girl's hirsutism and menstrual issues were caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.