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

A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.

An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.

A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

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

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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 rare ovarian tumor was treated with surgery, which stopped her symptoms and normalized her hormone levels.

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

Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

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

Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.

A 70-year-old woman with a malignant adrenal tumor improved after surgery and radiotherapy.

A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.