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GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.

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.

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).

A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.

A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.

The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.

More pediatric-specific research and guidelines are needed to improve hidradenitis suppurativa treatment in children and adolescents.

Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.

Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.

Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.

Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.

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

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.

A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.

A new hair loss classification for women improves treatment, but careful patient selection is crucial for successful hair transplantation.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

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

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.