research Is prostate-specific antigen a potential new marker of androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome?
Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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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 Alterations in androgen conjugate levels in women and men with alopecia
Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
research Specific dermatologic features of the polycystic ovary syndrome and its association with biochemical markers of the metabolic syndrome and hyperandrogenism
Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.
research New onset of alopecia in a young woman with end-stage renal disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
research Hirsutism in the United Arab Emirates: a hospital study
Most women with hirsutism in the UAE have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research The Value of Androgen Measures for Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in an Unselected Population
Androgen measurements are mostly unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS, except in women with menstrual issues.
research Spironolactone Therapy for Hirsutism in a Hyperandrogenic Woman
Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
research A Detailed Investigation of Hirsutism in a Turkish Population: Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia as a Perplexing Issue
The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.
research ANTIANDROGEN AND HORMONAL TREATMENT OF ACNE
Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
research Ectopic Adrenal Rests in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as a Cause of Androgen Excess after Adrenalectomy Detected by Pelvic Venous Sampling
Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.
research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Ovarian Leydig cell tumor in a post-menopausal patient with severe hyperandrogenism
An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
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 An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.
research Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*
The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.
research Specific dermatologic features of the polycystic ovary syndrome and its association with biochemical markers of the metabolic syndrome and hyperandrogenism
Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Hyperinsulinism, Insulin Resistance and Fertility
Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.
research Case Report: Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism misled by adrenal incidentaloma: a rare case of androgen-secreting ovarian adult granulosa cell tumor and clinical implications
Thorough evaluation and surgery are crucial for managing rare ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women with high androgen levels.
research Incidence of Increased Androgen Levels in Patients Suffering from Acne
Many acne patients have high androgen levels, which may lead to PCOD, but treatments like oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can help.
research Relationship of androgens to female hirsutism and infertility.
High androgen levels often cause female hirsutism and infertility.
research Hormonal Basis of Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical Relevance
Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
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 Hyperthecosis Presenting as Polycythemia
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause polycythemia, and surgery can normalize symptoms.
research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research Acne Tarda and Male-Pattern Baldness Unmasking Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Case and Review
A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
research Ovarian intratumoral 21-hydroxylase deficiency in a postmenopausal hirsute woman
A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.