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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 rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.

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

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.

The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

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

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

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

The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

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

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

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

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

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

The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

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

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

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

A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.

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

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.