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A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.

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 woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.

A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.

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

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.

Older men with low levels of a testosterone byproduct had a higher chance of developing an irregular heartbeat.

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

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.

Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.

Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.

A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.

Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.

Compounds 4, 4b, and 4c effectively inhibit an enzyme linked to testosterone conversion without significant toxicity.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

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

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

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

The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.

Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.