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Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.

The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

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

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

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

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.

Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.

Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.

A pineal tumor caused a boy's early puberty, which changed from peripheral to central after treatment.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.