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GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.

Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.

Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

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

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

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

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.

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

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.

Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.

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