research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Does surgery to preserve fertility in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours increase the likelihood of spontaneous conception?
Fertility-preserving surgery can help women with early-stage Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors conceive naturally.
research Ovarian vein sampling, and serum and urine testosterone monitoring in ovarian Leydig cell tumors: A report of two cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research Comparison of Sequential Cyproterone Acetate/Estrogen Versus Spironolactone/Oral Contraceptive in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
research Medical treatment of hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients Receiving Laser Hair Removal Prior to Gender-Affirming Surgery
Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.
research SPIRONOLACTONE CUTS HAIR GROWTH IN IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone reduces hair growth in women with unexplained excessive hairiness.
research SUN-069 A 14 Year Old Female with Primary Amenorrhea
A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
research Acne in hirsute women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research The Evaluation of the Role of Androgens in Hirsutism and the Use of a New Anti-androgen “Cyproterone Acetate” for Therapy
Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
research Use of spironolactone in treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women.
research Hirsutism and baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research Issue information
Oophorectomy reduces ovarian cancer risk for women with BRCA mutations, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk without raising death risk, and prophylactic mastectomy rates are rising.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research [Long-term treatment of virilized women with cyproterone acetate (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats virilized women, especially under 35, despite some side effects.
research Prospective metabolic evaluation of 150 consecutive patients who underwent gastric exclusion
Gastric exclusion surgery caused major weight loss and health improvements but led to some anemia and vitamin deficiencies.
research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update
Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
research Relapse of hirsutism following long‐term successful treatment with oestrogen–progestogen combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research Analysis of Hirsutism as a Symptom of Ihtibās al-Tamth (Amenorrhea) and its Relation to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Hirsutism in women is linked to PCOS and can cause health issues if untreated.
research Laparoscopic adrenalectomy – a cure for male pattern baldness
Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism did not affect sexual function in young women.
research A Rare Case Report of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: 46XX at Tertiary Care Centre, Visnagar, North Gujarat.
A 22-year-old woman with a rare genetic condition was successfully treated to develop normal female characteristics and regular menstruation.
research HAIRY PREGNANCY
A woman's increased hair growth during pregnancy due to PCOS resolved after delivery.
research Commentary on Elimination of Sweat Glands Using the Follicular Unit Excision Technique
The technique removes sweat glands effectively.
research Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour: a rare cause of androgenic alopecia in post-menopausal women
A rare ovarian tumor caused hair loss in a post-menopausal woman, which almost completely stopped after surgery.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Cost-effective therapy in patients with idiopathic hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
research TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY IN REFRACTORY THYROTOXICOSIS
Surgery may be needed for resistant thyrotoxicosis.