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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.

Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.

Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and hair loss in two unrelated girls.

The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.

A postmenopausal woman had rare symptoms due to a possible ovarian tumor, needing thorough evaluation.

The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.

Spironolactone may cause increased brain pressure in some patients.

Adrenal tumors can cause high progesterone levels, mimicking symptoms of high cortisol.

A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.

Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.

In India, most patients with type 1 autoimmune polyglandular failure show symptoms in a specific order, starting with parathyroid gland issues, then yeast infections, and finally adrenal gland failure.

A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.

Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.

Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.

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

A 22-year-old woman with a rare genetic condition was successfully treated to develop normal female characteristics and regular menstruation.

The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.

Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.

Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.