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

A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.

Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.

The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.

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

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

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

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

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

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.

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

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.