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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.

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

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

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

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.

Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

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.

Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.

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

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

PCOS can harm heart health by increasing risks like high blood pressure and diabetes, but treatments like birth control and lifestyle changes can help.

Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

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

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.