research Leydig cell ovarian tumour: a rare cause of hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone in women and are treated by removing the ovaries.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
420-450 / 1000+ results
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research THU646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
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 A Mutation of the Androgen Receptor Associated with Partial Androgen Resistance, Familial Gynecomastia, and Fertility*
A subtle androgen receptor abnormality can allow normal male development and sometimes fertility despite partial androgen resistance.
research RARE CASE OF OVARIAN STEROID CELL TUMOR NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN A POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMAN
A woman's rare ovarian tumor was treated with surgery, which stopped her symptoms and normalized her hormone levels.
research “Occult” ovarian Leydig cell tumor: when laboratory tells more than imaging
Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.
research Androgenetic alopecia in a postmenopausal woman as a result of ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research Estrogen-Androgen Imbalance in Patients with Hirsutism and Amenorrhea
Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.
research SUN-105 A Classic Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
research Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
research Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis Associated with Rapid Testosterone Excess
Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research Changes of androgens levels in menopausal women
Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.
research Androgenic alopecia and hirsutism in a 73-year-old woman: careful re-evaluation of 'normal' imaging findings may lead to a rare diagnosis
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
research EFFECT OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION ON BODY MASS INDEX AND HORMONAL IMBALANCE IN WOMEN HAVING POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
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 Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
research Leydig cell hyperplasia as a cause of virilization in a postmenopausal woman: A case report
Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
research Disorders of ovulation
Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research Effect of a combination of ethinylestradiol and desogestrel in adolescents with oligomenorrhea and ovarian hyperandrogenism
The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
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 An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
research Severe Hyperandrogenism in A Premenopausal Woman With An Imaging-Negative Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
research LBMON232 A Hairy Situation: Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor As A Rare Cause Of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.
research [A case of Leydig cell virilizing tumor of the ovary].
Surgery on a 68-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor led to reduced hirsutism and normal testosterone levels.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.