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A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.

Transgender men on testosterone therapy need ongoing gynecologic care due to potential cancer risks.

Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.

The woman had a rare adrenal tumor removed, and she recovered well with no signs of the tumor returning.

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

In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.

Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.

A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.

The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.

Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause symptoms even with normal testosterone levels, and surgery can improve these symptoms.

Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.

The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.

A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.

Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.

A rare ovarian tumor can cause unusual male-like symptoms, but surgery usually leads to a good outcome.

Oral contraceptives are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while ovarian electrocautery is better for women with infertility.