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A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

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.

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish between PCOS and rare ovarian tumors in teens with similar symptoms.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

Diagnosing Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors is challenging due to their unusual symptoms and can occur at any age.

Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.