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

Hair growth issues can be linked to genetics, diseases, or medications, and new treatments are being developed.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

PCOS requires personalized treatment to improve life quality and reduce health risks.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible 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.

Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

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

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.

PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.

PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.

Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.

PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

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

Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.