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Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.

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

Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.

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

Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

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

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

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.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.

Gut flora changes could potentially indicate depression, but more research is needed.

Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.

Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

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

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

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

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.