research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
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research ODP342 Panhypopituitarism Induced by CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research PMON225 Androgen excess in pre-menopausal women due to Granulosa Cell tumor: A case report.
Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
research SAT-LB2 Elevated Testosterone Secondary to Leydig Cell Hyperplasia in Bilateral Ovaries
A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research ODP537 A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Thyroid diseases and skin autoimmunity
Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β -HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors:Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research AORTOCAVAL PARAGANGLIOMA IN VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE
VHL disease can cause early paragangliomas, needing lifelong monitoring.
research Post Menopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
research Can Extra Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
research Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and risks for COVID-19 infection: A comprehensive review
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
research Is Dihydrotestosterone a Classic Hormone?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
research Effects of mitotane treatment on human steroid metabolism: implications for patient management
Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
research Tissue-Selective Regulation of Androgen-Responsive Genes
The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.
research Adolescent acne: association to sex, puberty, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
Higher DHT levels are linked to more acne in adolescents, especially boys.
research Sex steroid levels in corresponding cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples quantified by mass spectrometry in men
DHEA is the main sex steroid in cerebrospinal fluid, and testosterone in the fluid comes from the blood.
research The Search for the Causes of Common Hyperandrogenism, 1965 to Circa 2015
Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
research MON-407 The Double-Edged Sword of Methimazole: Managing Graves' Disease with a Twist
Methimazole can cause severe low platelet count in Graves' disease patients, so monitoring and alternative treatments are important.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
research Non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia: current insights into clinical implications, diagnosis and treatment
research Post-partum pituitary insufficiency and livedo reticularis presenting a diagnostic challenge in a resource limited setting in Tanzania: a case report, clinical discussion and brief review of existing literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research Voice changes in reproductive disorders, thyroid disorders and diabetes: a review
People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.
research 8800 A Case of Hypopituitarism Due to Sheehan Syndrome
Sheehan syndrome can cause hormone deficiencies after childbirth, but treatment can improve symptoms.