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Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Adrenal tumors in hamsters are rare and hard to diagnose, highlighting the need for better diagnostic tools.

Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.

Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

Free testosterone is the most common hormone marker in PCOS, and age affects DHEAS levels.

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.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.

Diagnosing Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors is challenging due to their unusual symptoms and can occur at any age.

A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

Electrical stimulation with a low-calorie diet reduces appetite, weight, and blood pressure in obese people with sleep apnea.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.