research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis and review of the literature
Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Two siblings with a novel nonsense mutation, p.R50X, in the vitamin D receptor gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting as Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
research SAT368 Severe Hyperandrogenism in a Young Woman with Elevated BMI: A Case Study of The Role of Weight Loss in The Management of PCOS
Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research ODP423 Postmenopausal Virilization Secondary to A Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Localized Using Ovarian Vein Sampling
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
research MON-336 Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
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 VIRILISING OVARIAN TUMOUR
In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
research Adolescent acne: association to sex, puberty, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
Higher DHT levels are linked to more acne in adolescents, especially boys.
research Assessment of the Relationship Between Serum High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Hormone Levels and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research Visual Vignette
A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
research SAT-224 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Adrenal Hyperandrogenemia and Refractory Hirsutism
Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Correlation between biochemical and clinical hyperandrogenism parameter in polycystic ovary syndrome in relation to age
The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
research SAT-478 Virilizing Adrenal Adenoma Co-secreting Cortisol and DHEA-S: A Case Report
Surgery improved symptoms and normalized hormone levels in a woman with an adrenal tumor.
research THU471 Resolution Of Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase After Joint Replacement In Severe Osteoarthritis
Joint replacement surgery normalized high alkaline phosphatase levels in a patient with severe osteoarthritis.
research MON-024 Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified; A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
research PSAT327 Can Cannabis Use Lead to Central Hypothyroidism
Marijuana use may be linked to lower TSH levels, but the exact cause is unclear.
research Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor β Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women1
Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Some Clues and Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Acromegaly
Acromegaly can be hard to diagnose in young women with atypical symptoms, and persistent high phosphate levels should lead to growth hormone testing.
research 8162 A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
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 Comparison of Levels of Androgenic Hormones in various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in High School Girls aging 14 to 18 Years
Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat But No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition
Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
research Low-level laser therapy for treatment of non-inflammatory alopecia
Low-level laser therapy may help regrow hair in dogs with non-inflammatory hair loss.