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A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.

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.

Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.

Women with PCOS had higher SRAGE levels, possibly linked to BMI, not PCOS.

Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.

Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.

Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.

High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.

Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

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

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

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

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

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

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

Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.