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

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

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

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

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

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

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

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

A 24-year-old woman had a rare ovarian tumor that caused male-pattern hair growth and was hard to diagnose and treat.

A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.

A woman's male-pattern facial hair growth was caused by a rare malignant ovarian tumor that was difficult to diagnose and treat.

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

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

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.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

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.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.

Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.

Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.