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GlossaryVirilization

development of male traits in females due to excess androgens

Virilization refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females or prematurely in boys, often due to an excess of androgens (male hormones). This can include symptoms like deepening of the voice, increased body hair, and enlargement of the clitoris in females. It can be caused by conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), adrenal gland disorders, or the use of anabolic steroids.

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research Hirsutism and Virilization

11 citations, February 1980 in “BMJ. British medical journal”

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center

3 citations, February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences”

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

research Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Virilization and Androgenic Alopecia

1 citations, August 2022 in “Case Reports”

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.

research Virilisation in a Young Woman: A Case Demonstrating the Importance of Co-Located Mental and Primary Healthcare

March 2019 in “AJGP”

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

research Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor and Postmenopausal Hirsutism with Signs of Virilization

4 citations, March 2021 in “Case Reports”

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

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