research 46,XY DSD due to impaired androgen production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
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research An ovarian Leydig cell tumor of ultrasound negative in a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research Management of acne vulgaris with hormonal therapies in adult female patients
Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
research The adverse effects of commonly used medications on male fertility: a comprehensive review
Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.
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 Hormonal control of vas deferens fluid volume and aquaporin expression in rats
Testosterone increases fluid secretion and aquaporin expression in the vas deferens, which is important for male fertility.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research 8 Hair follicles and associated glands as androgen targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research The extract of Thujae occidentalis semen inhibited 5α-reductase and androchronogenetic alopecia of B6CBAF1/j hybrid mouse
Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
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 Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Virilising ovarian tumour in a woman with an adrenal nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia
Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
research Steroid inhibitors of androgen-potentiated actions on skin
Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
research A case of severe hyperandrogenism, acanthosis nigricans and overt diabetes: the use of non-invasive methods for diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
research The Development of BL 7660 as an Anti‐Acne Agent
BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
research ‘The pill’: pimples, pigmentation and alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Virilisation in a young woman: A case demonstrating the importance of co-located mental and primary healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Hyperandrogenism in post-menopausal women: a diagnosis challenge
A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
research Diagnosis of an indistinct Leydig cell tumor by positron emission tomography-computed tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess
Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.