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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.

Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.

Testosterone increases certain proteins in the uterus, reducing fluid volume.

Choose hair transplant candidates carefully and use a conservative approach for long-term results.

Personality traits significantly influence hair loss in women.

Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.

Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

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.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.