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A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.

Higher BMI and lower testosterone are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer.

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

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.

There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.

Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.

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

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.

Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

The study found that women with PCOS have more and larger ovarian follicles and differences in ovarian structure, but these features alone can't always diagnose PCOS.

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.

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.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.