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

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.

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.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

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.

The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.

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

New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).

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

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

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

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.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.

Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.