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A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

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

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Hair loss can be caused by hormones and genetics.

Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.

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

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).

A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

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

The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

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

Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

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

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.