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Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

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

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.

A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.

A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.

A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.

A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

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

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

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.

A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.

Diagnose and manage hair issues in women by checking medical conditions and using personalized treatments.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

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.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.