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GlossaryOvarian Hyperandrogenism

condition where ovaries produce excess male hormones

Ovarian Hyperandrogenism, also known as Ovarian Androgen Excess, is a condition where the ovaries produce an abnormally high level of androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and irregular menstrual cycles, and is often associated with conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

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research Ketoconazole use in the treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism

16 citations , September 1990 in “Fertility and sterility”

Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.

research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization

8 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

research Effect of a combination of ethinylestradiol and desogestrel in adolescents with oligomenorrhea and ovarian hyperandrogenism

5 citations , July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology”

The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.

Utilization of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue to Differentiate Ovarian from Adrenal Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women

research Utilisation of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue to differentiate ovarian from adrenal hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women

4 citations , November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports”

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy

January 2020 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”

Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.

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community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

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