research Cortisol levels in blood and hair of unanesthetized grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) following intravenous cosyntropin injection
Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.
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research “Occult” ovarian Leydig cell tumor: when laboratory tells more than imaging
Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Somatotropin Penetration Testing from Formulations Applied Topically to the Skin
The new topical growth hormone formula has high skin penetration and bioavailability.
research Melasma and Endocrine Disorders
Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
research Generalised Glucocorticoid Resistance
Generalized glucocorticoid resistance causes hormone imbalances and varied symptoms due to gene mutations.
research ODP056 The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research ODP423 Postmenopausal Virilization Secondary to A Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Localized Using Ovarian Vein Sampling
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
research Effect of Acupressure on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.
research An Unusual Cause of Primary Amenorrhea
The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
research SAT-210 When Acne, Hirsutism and Menstrual Irregularities Are More Than PCOS
Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research Virilization in a postmenopausal woman: Ovarian Leydig cell tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
research In vivo and in vitro exposure to free fatty acids induce increased androgen production in animal models: a potential pathogenic factor of the polycystic ovary syndrome
Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Skin abnormality and hairloss: the reproductive endocrinological viewpoint
Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
research SAT367 A Rare Case of Ovarian Cellular Fibroma Producing Testosterone
A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
research ODP398 A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research SAT-127 Localization and Treatment of the Ectopic ACTH Syndrome Using Somatostatin Analogues
Somatostatin analogues effectively manage ectopic ACTH syndrome when surgery isn't possible.
research MON-913 Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research A Case of Lean Idiopathic Hirsutism not Having Insulin Resistant Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment for Hirsutism-A Case Report
Idiopathic hirsutism may be linked to increased skin enzyme activity, and new treatments like laser and eflornithine cream show promise.
research Androgen effects on the skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
research MECHANISM OF PROTEINURIA
Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
research Anti-Müllerian hormone confirms the novel classification of female functional androgenization including polycystic ovary syndrome
Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.
research Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
research Spironolactone therapy in hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research Comparison of finasteride versus flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.