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

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

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

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.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

Women with PCOS often have sleep problems, including sleep apnea, which are linked to obesity and depression.

Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.

MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.