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Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

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

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

A 24-year-old woman had a rare ovarian tumor that caused male-pattern hair growth and was hard to diagnose and treat.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

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.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.

A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.

Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.

Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.

Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.

The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.

Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.

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

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.

The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.