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A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

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

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.

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

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

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

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

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

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.

Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.

Ovarian thecomas can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and are treated with surgery.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

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

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.

A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.

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

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

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