research Elevated Testosterone Secondary to Leydig Cell Hyperplasia in Bilateral Ovaries
A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
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30 / 1000+ results research Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
research Novel Presentation of a Heterozygous INSR Mutation and Markedly Elevated Testosterone Levels in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research Metastatic Embryonal Cell Carcinoma with High Testosterone and Absence of Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
research Ovarian Vein Sampling, and Serum and Urine Testosterone Monitoring in Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumors: A Report of Two Cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research Effect of High Levels of Testosterone on Cardiovascular Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
research Testosterone-Secreting Tumor or Insulin Resistance? Metformin as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Trial
Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
research Testosterone-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma Containing Crystalloids of Reinke in an Adult Female Patient
Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.
research Co-Secretion of Testosterone and Cortisol by a Functional Adrenocortical Oncocytoma
A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
research Serum Testosterone Levels in Surgeons During Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: A Suppositional Study
Surgeons' testosterone levels significantly increase during major head and neck cancer surgeries.
research A Rare Case of Ovarian Cellular Fibroma Producing Testosterone
A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
research Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Effects of Testosterone on the Expression of Connexin 26 and Connexin 43 in the Uterus of Rats During Early Pregnancy
Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
research Prostaglandin D2-Enhanced Testosterone Metabolism in Human Keratinocytes Is Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Virilization from Partner's Use of Topical Androgen in a Reproductive-Aged Woman
A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
research A Hairy Situation: Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor As A Rare Cause Of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.
research A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
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.
research An Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Undetected by Ultrasound in a Postmenopausal Woman with Hirsutism and Hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research Utilization of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue to Differentiate Ovarian from Adrenal Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women
GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.
research Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-Menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
research Prostate Carcinoma: What Would Be the Best to Do?
Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
research Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women
A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.
research Postmenopausal Virilization After Spousal Use of Topical Androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
research Hormonal Evaluation of Hyperandrogenism in Women
The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.