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A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.

Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.

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

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

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.

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

A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.

A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.

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

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.

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

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

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

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

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

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

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.

The conclusion is that hirsutism is strongly linked to PCOS and higher levels of certain hormones, but not to DHEAS, prolactin, cortisol, or TSH.

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

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.