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Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
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research Estrogen deprivation effects of endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: Incidence, management and outcome
Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly
PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
research Aromatase inhibitor–induced hair loss in two adolescents
Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
research Steroid 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency in man: An inherited form of male pseudohermaphroditism
Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
research No metabolic impact of surgical normalization of hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumours
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research Acne, Hirsutism, and Alopecia in Adolescent Girls: Clinical Expressions of Androgen Excess
research SAT378 Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research Effects of Intramuscular Testosterone Undecanoate on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
research Androgenisierung
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Association of breast cancer in men with exposure to 5-α reductase inhibitors: A RADAR report.
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors might be linked to breast cancer in men.
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism- a Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research Resolution of paraneoplastic alopecia following surgical removal of a pancreatic carcinoma in a cat
Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
research Gender Reassignment
The conclusion is that certain surgeries can help people with gender dysphoria look more like their true gender and feel better.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome associated with androgen insensitivity syndrome (testicular feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
research Efficacy and tolerability of oral bicalutamide in forty postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss: a retrospective study
Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
research Alopecia in a premenopausal breast cancer woman treated with letrozole and triptorelin
Hair loss can occur as a side effect of certain breast cancer treatments, but minoxidil can help regrow hair.
research Hormone-active ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 2-year-old girl
A rare ovarian tumor in a 2-year-old girl was successfully removed, normalizing her hormone levels.
research Effect of the gonadotrophin releasing hormone analogue, goserelin, and oestradiol replacement on sebum excretion rates and hair size in mildly hirsute women
Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research FRI-02 FROM GIRLS TO BOYS TO OLDER MEN, THE INTERESTING TALE OF THE GUEVEDOCES AND 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS
The discovery of 5α-reductase deficiency in guevedoces led to the development of important urologic medications.
research The effect of treatment with an LH-RH agonist (Buserelin) on gonadal activity growth and bone maturation in children with central precocious puberty
Buserelin safely and effectively suppresses early puberty, potentially improving final height.
research Use of high dose cyproterone acetate and risk of intracranial meningioma in women: cohort study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
research The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency.
Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism.
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Due to Endogenous Testosterone Production in a Woman
Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research MALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM DUE TO 17β-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY: STUDIES ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE DEFECT AND EFFECT OF ANDROGENS ON GENDER ROLE
Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
research Beneficios y riesgos de los implantes de testosterona en mujeres: revisión sistemática de la literatura
The risks of testosterone implants in women outweigh the benefits.