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

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

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.

Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.

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

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

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

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

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

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.

After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.