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Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

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

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Sorafenib helps some advanced cancers alone or with other treatments, but not all, and research continues to improve its use.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

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

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

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

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.