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

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 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).

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.

Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.

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

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

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

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

A cancer patient died from a severe skin reaction after taking the drug cetuximab.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

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.

Early detection and comprehensive treatment of PCOS are crucial due to its long-term health impacts and associated risks.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.