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

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.

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

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

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

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.

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

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

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

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.

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

PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.

Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.