research Estrogen-Androgen Imbalance in Patients with Hirsutism and Amenorrhea
Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.
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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 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 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 Rare virilizing tumor: ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified: a case report
A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
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 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 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 Dermatological alterations induced by gynecological hormonal imbalances: Acne, hirsutism and alopecia
Hormonal imbalances in women can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss, needing combined medical and mental health care.
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 SAT367 A Rare Case of Ovarian Cellular Fibroma Producing Testosterone
A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
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 Association between the serum estrone-to-estradiol ratio and parameters related to glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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 Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
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 Dermatological alterations induced by gynecological hormonal imbalances: Acne, hirsutism and alopecia
Hormonal imbalances in women can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss, needing combined medical and mental health care.
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 Virilización y enfermedad metabólica en mujer postmenopáusica relacionado a hiperplasia e hipertecosis ovárica
Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
research Female Pseudohermaphroditism Caused by a Novel Homozygous Missense Mutation of the GR Gene
A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
research The Use of Ovarian Vein Sampling to Lateralize a Virilizing Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor
Ovarian vein sampling can effectively locate ovarian tumors when imaging is unclear.
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 Postmenopausal Occult Ovarian Disease With Hirsutism – A 6-Year Follow-up Course
A postmenopausal woman with androgenic alopecia and hirsutism was found to have a Leydig cell tumor despite normal imaging, as indicated by elevated testosterone levels. Surgical removal of the tumor led to hormonal normalization and clinical improvement, highlighting the diagnostic challenge of detecting occult androgen-secreting tumors in postmenopausal women. This case emphasizes the importance of considering Leydig cell tumors in the differential diagnosis of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, even when imaging does not reveal abnormalities.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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 The Role of Androgens in Health and Disease in Females: A Narratıve Review
Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.
research P131 Menstrual irregularity in hirsute women
Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
research Ovarian Hilus Cell Hyperplasia and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor in a Patient with Postmenopausal Virilization: a Rare Case Report
A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.
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.