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A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

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.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.