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

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.

Secondary amenorrhea has many causes and requires thorough evaluation to treat and restore menstrual cycles.

Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

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

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

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

Serum AMH levels are a strong marker for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.

New information suggests that metformin might help more women with PCOS and infertility, not just those with glucose issues.

Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

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.

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

Lower vaspin levels in the blood may indicate a better response to fertility treatment in women with PCOS.

Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.

Managing emotional distress, obesity, insulin resistance, and high male hormones is crucial for improving well-being in women with PCOS.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.

Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.

PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.

Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.