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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.

Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.

People with lower levels of free testosterone tend to have worse COVID-19 outcomes.

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

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

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

A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.

Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.

Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.

Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.

Most adult women with PCOS in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have high levels of bad fats in their blood, especially younger women.

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

Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.

Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

The Free Androgen Index (FAI) is the best indicator of early hair loss in men before age 30.

Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.