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

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.

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

A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

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

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

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Women with PCOS had higher SRAGE levels, possibly linked to BMI, not PCOS.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

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 hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.