9 citations
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September 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.
8 citations
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August 2007 in “Histopathology” Different growth patterns in thyroid tumors are influenced by where cell growth and death occur.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
1 citations
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September 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Benign conditions can mimic serious ones in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, requiring careful diagnosis.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
14 citations
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September 2007 in “Steroids” The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.
5 citations
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July 2025 in “Endocrine” 26 citations
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January 1982 in “Hormone Research” Normal androgen levels need ACTH, and different mechanisms control adrenarche and gonadarche.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rathke’s cleft cysts can rarely cause Cushing disease, and surgery can improve symptoms.
26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.
10 citations
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February 2007 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Curēus” Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Case Reports” A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
January 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” Precocious puberty can signal familial adenomatous polyposis.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology” Abnormal adrenal function is not the cause of alopecia in Pomeranians; it may be due to breed-specific hormones.
4 citations
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November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Adrenalin may help reduce hair fall and dandruff linked to stress in adventure sports enthusiasts.
April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
50 citations
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January 1941 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is rare and can be managed with dihydrotachysterol.