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Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.

A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.

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

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.

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

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.

Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.

Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.

A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.

Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.

Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.

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

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

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

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.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

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.

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

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

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