research The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency.
Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
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research New onset alopecia and hirsutism in a postmenopausal women
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research PMON325 Rare Presentation of Precocious Puberty Secondary to LH-Secreting Adenoma
An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research LACK OF EFFECT OF OESTROGENS ON ADRENAL ANDROGEN SECRETION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH A COMMENT ON OESTROGENS AND PUBIC HAIR GROWTH
Oestrogen does not affect adrenal androgen levels in children and adolescents.
research Suety and Spreading-Stromal Hyperplasia and Hyperthecosis Ovary
These ovarian conditions cause high testosterone levels.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
research Ectopic Adrenal Rests in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as a Cause of Androgen Excess after Adrenalectomy Detected by Pelvic Venous Sampling
Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.
research Endocrinology Overview RSS
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome
Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.
research Remarks on the Hormonal Background of the Male Equivalent of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Men might have a version of the female disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, shown by changes in hormone levels and early baldness, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
research Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research VIRILISATION SECONDARY TO LEYDIG CELL OVARIAN TUMOR IN A POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMAN WITH PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Postmenopausal women with unusual hair growth should be checked for ovarian tumors.
research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Investigation, treatment and monitoring of late‐onset hypogonadism in males: ISA, ISSAM, and EAU recommendations
Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in infertile patients with PCOS treated by HP HMG
Treating PCOS patients with HP HMG significantly raises the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, needing careful dose management.
research Androgen Resistance Associated With a Qualitative Abnormality of the Androgen Receptor and Responsive to High Dose Androgen Therapy*
High-dose androgen therapy can help manage certain types of androgen resistance.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL VIRILIZATION
Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
research Ovarian intratumoral 21-hydroxylase deficiency in a postmenopausal hirsute woman
A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research P-055 MONOZYGOTIC TRANSGENDER MALE TWINS: A CASE REPORT HIGHLIGHTING GENETIC CONCORDANCE IN GENDER DYSPHORIA
Genetics may play a significant role in gender dysphoria.
research 2 Changes in the gonadal and adrenal steroid patterns during puberty
research Disorders in Male Sexual Differentiation Due to 5α-Reductase-2 Deficiency
5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.
research Changes of androgens levels in menopausal women
Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.
research MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Hyperandrogenism after menopause
Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.
research Society for Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation of Androgen Excess in Women
Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
research Lack of association between clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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.