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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).

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

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

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

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.

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.

Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.

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

The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.

ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome linked to metastatic cervical cancer is rare and has high risks.

Metastatic cervical cancer can cause rare, severe Cushing's syndrome with high risk of death.

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

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

Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.

Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

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

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

The document suggests that there might be an autoimmune link between polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves' disease.

A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.