September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Acne in adult women may occur alone or with signs of high male hormones.
7 citations
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April 1992 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
82 citations
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
4 citations
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June 2005 in “Andrology” A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.
57 citations
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August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
10 citations
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October 2012 in “Andrology” Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Cureus” Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.
7 citations
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July 1999 in “In Practice” The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.
56 citations
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October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hirsutism is common among Iraqi women, often without a known cause, but family history is significant.
3 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” 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.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
17 citations
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May 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
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.
7 citations
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September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
October 1995 in “Pediatric Research” 1 citations
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
13 citations
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June 1989 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
28 citations
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March 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
October 2025 in “Journal of Obstetric and Gynaecological Practices POGS”
56 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
October 2025 in “European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine” High serum DHT levels can help diagnose PCOS.
7 citations
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July 2004 in “Endocrine practice” Acromegaly can be hard to diagnose in young women with atypical symptoms, and persistent high phosphate levels should lead to growth hormone testing.
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
December 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” 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.
52 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS linked to metabolic issues, while acne is not a reliable marker of the condition.