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A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.

Advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia have improved treatment and long-term outcomes.

Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.

Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.

Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can cause hormone-related symptoms, and require surgery.

IPL can cause unexpected hair growth in nearby untreated areas.

The new LC-MS/MS method is more accurate and reliable than traditional immunoassays for measuring steroids in serum.

Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.

Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.

Ashwagandha root improved symptoms of nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency in an elderly woman.

Genetics may play a significant role in gender dysphoria.

PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.

Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.

A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.

A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.

Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.

The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.

A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.

The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.

New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.

Diagnose PCOS in teens using irregular periods and high androgen levels, not ultrasound.

Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.

PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.

Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.

Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.

PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.

Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.

The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.