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.
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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.
research REAL WORLD STUDY ON ORAL ESTRADIOL TREATMENT IN TRANSGENDER WOMEN
GnRH-a or orchiectomy is more effective than anti-androgens for managing hormone levels in transgender women.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.
research Diagnosis and management of patients with hyperandrogenism in early reproductive age
Effective management of hyperandrogenism in young women requires accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.
research Disorders of excessive hair growth in the adolescent
Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
research GRANULOSA‐THECA CELL TUMOR IN A ONE‐YEAR‐OLD INFANT
A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
research DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN TRANSGENDER PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Female Who Has Increasing Hair Growth
The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
research Nipple Differentiation in Fetal Male Rats Treated with an Inhibitor of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase: Definition of a Selective Role for Dihydrotestosterone*
Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
research Preoperative hormonal stimulation in hypospadias: a systematic review
Hormone treatment before hypospadias surgery can increase penis size and reduce surgery complications.
research Hiperandrogenismo femenino
Female hyperandrogenism is a condition caused by too much male hormones, leading to skin issues and ovulation problems, often due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and is treated based on individual symptoms.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Identifying 17-β-HSD3 Deficiency in Patients with Karyotype 46,XY Misdiagnosed with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: A Pediatric Case Report
Accurate diagnosis and early specialist referral are crucial for managing 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development.
research A rare case of poorly-differentiated endometrial carcinoma in a female-to-male transgender man on testosterone therapy
Transgender men on testosterone therapy need ongoing gynecologic care due to potential cancer risks.
research Resection of a pure androgen secreting adrenal adenoma in a postmenopausal woman: a case report
Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
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 ODP398 A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research First case of V281+I172N/V281L CYP21A2 genotype associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia form. A case report from South Italy
New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
research Challenges in diagnosing ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumors: A Peruvian case series
Diagnosing Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors is challenging due to their unusual symptoms and can occur at any age.
research MON-014 Evaluation of Healthcare of Gender-Dysphoric Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS)
Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.
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 VIRILISATION SECONDARY TO LEYDIG CELL OVARIAN TUMOR IN A POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMAN WITH PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Postmenopausal women with unusual hair growth should be checked for ovarian tumors.
research Body image and sexual interests in adolescents and young adults with Prader–Willi syndrome
Adolescents and young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome show a range of sexual interests and behaviors.
research SAT-080 An Atypical Adenoma Presenting with Hyperandrogenism: A Rare Case Presentation on a Pituitary Germ Cell Tumor
A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
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 707 Informative leaflet about neovaginal dilatation after MtF reassignment surgery: the importance of correct management of dilatation programme
Proper management of the dilation program is crucial after male-to-female reassignment surgery.
research The Transgender: Endocrinological Assessment
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.