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A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.

Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.

Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.

17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

The Biofield Energy Treated herbal mixture increased hair growth in mice compared to the untreated mixture.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.

Ovariectomized mice mimic postmenopausal hair loss, and estradiol helps maintain hair density.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.

Daily subcutaneous testosterone effectively restores testosterone levels in men.

Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.

Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.