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A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.

Most genital symptoms in prepubertal girls are normal or nontraumatic, not signs of abuse.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Hyperandrogenism in women can cause acne, hair growth, hair loss, irregular periods, and increase the risk of infertility and diabetes.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Amenorrhea, or missing periods, is caused by various factors and is treated based on the specific cause.

Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Androgens like testosterone increase colon muscle contractions by affecting calcium pathways.

Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction syndrome was formally recognized in 2006, impacting clinical practice and research.

Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.

A 15-year-old girl with missed periods was diagnosed with a pituitary disorder and treated with hormones and steroids.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.

Non-compliance with PCOS medication worsens symptoms and highlights the need for better patient support and education.

Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.

High levels of male hormones in women with PCOS can lead to fertility issues and symptoms like irregular periods, hair growth, acne, and hair loss; lifestyle changes are recommended for management.

Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.

DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.

Biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding in adults showed no symptom improvement.

Steroid pulse therapy improved symptoms in a man with Satoyoshi syndrome.

Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.

A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.

Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.