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Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.

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

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.

A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.

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

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.