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A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.

A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.

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

Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.

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

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.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.

Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.

A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.

Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.

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

The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.