research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
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.
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research 53039 The prevalence of androgenetic alopecia with hormone therapy in transgender men: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
research Comparison of Levels of Androgenic Hormones in various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in High School Girls aging 14 to 18 Years
Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research What is your diagnosis?
The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
research 46, XY Disorder of Sexual Development with Ambiguous Female External Genitalia: A Case Report
A 13-year-old with 46 XY DSD had ambiguous genitalia due to incomplete masculinization.
research Challenges in treatment of patients with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism did not affect sexual function in young women.
research 6 Peripheral androgens and the role of androstanediol glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Genetics and Pathophysiology of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
research Evidence-based approach to cutaneous hyperandrogenism in women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
research A Case of Familial Male-limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research [Hirsutism and hypertrichosis in adults: investigations and treatment].
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research A study on the clinical and hormonal profile of patients with hirsutism
The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Cutaneous hyperandrogenism: role of antiandrogen therapy in acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia.
research Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*
The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.
research VIRILISING OVARIAN TUMOUR
In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
research [Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia as a possible cause of androgenetic alopecia in the female].
Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia may cause hair loss in women.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research Hoffman syndrome with the classic sign of myoedema and an unusual finding of systolic heart failure
Thyroid hormone therapy effectively treated the man's rare muscle and heart issues.
research Gomez?Lopez?Hernandez syndrome: another consideration in focal congenital alopecia
Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
research Alopecia em transgêneros: uma discussão invisibilizada no universo científico
Alopecia in transgender individuals on hormone therapy can worsen emotional distress and affect self-esteem.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
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research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.