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

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

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

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

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

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

The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.

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

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

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

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).

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.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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

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

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

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

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

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.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.