research ODP537 A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research The prostaglandin synthases, COX-2 and L-PGDS, mediate prostate hyperplasia induced by low-dose bisphenol A
Low-dose bisphenol A increases prostate size in rats by affecting certain enzymes.
research The effect of gonadoliberin analog treatment in precocious puberty on polycystic ovarian syndrome prevalence in adulthood
Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
research P-017 CUSHING'S SYNDROME DUE TO PRIMARY BILATERAL MACRONODULAR ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA AND METACRONOUS PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
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 Comparing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes of Chinese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome with and without antiandrogenic pretreatment
Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
research Within-person changes of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone in hair across pregnancy, with comparison to a non-pregnant reference group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research Serum anti-Müllerian hormone as a predictor of polycystic ovarian syndrome among women of reproductive age
High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.
research Problems in evaluating chronic toxicity of contraceptive steroids in dogs
High doses of some contraceptive steroids cause health issues in dogs, but their relevance to humans is unclear.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
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 A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy
Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
research LBODP010 A Case of Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome
The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
research Μελέτη των πολυμορφισμών IΙe 49 Ser του γονιδίου της αντιμυλλεριανικής ορμόνης (ΑΜΗ) ΚΑΙ 482 Α>G του υποδοχέα τύπου ΙΙ της αντιμυλλεριανικής ορμόνης (AMHR) σε γυναίκες με σύνδρομο των πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών (PCOS)
The AMHR2-482A>G gene change is linked to higher PCOS risk.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
research A Rare Case of Postmenopausal Hirsutism Associated With a Serous Cystadenofibroma of the Ovary
Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.
research Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma
A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
research Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Hyperandrogenism of Ovarian Origin
Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
research Placental mRNA Expression of Neurokinin B Is Increased in PCOS Pregnancies with Female Offspring
Pregnant women with PCOS have higher levels of Neurokinin B in the placenta, especially with female babies.
research Μελέτη του επιπολασμού της υπερανδρογοναιμίας σε Ελληνίδες γυναίκες με σύνδρομο πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών με βάση τα δύο διαφορετικά κριτήρια διάγνωσης (NIH 1990, Rotterdam 2004)
Accurate diagnosis of PCOS requires comprehensive androgen measurement.
research Correlation of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism in Thai women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
research Ovarian Hilus-Cell Hyperplasia and High Serum Testosterone in a Patient With Postmenopausal Virilization
A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
research A rare cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
research In vivo and in vitro exposure to free fatty acids induce increased androgen production in animal models: a potential pathogenic factor of the polycystic ovary syndrome
Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Helpful diagnostic markers of steroidogenesis for defining hyperandrogenemia in hirsute women
The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research A Very Rare Reason for Hyperandrogenism: Adrenal Tumor Case
A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
research Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 Deficiency
Consider rare forms of CAH for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research VIRILISING OVARIAN TUMOUR
In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
research Assessing medication use patterns among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South Korea: A retrospective study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Neonatal neurosteroid levels are determinant in shaping adult prepulse inhibition response to hippocampal allopregnanolone in rats
Neonatal neurosteroid levels affect adult brain function and behavior.