research The diversity of sex development: What do conditions affecting sex development teach us about sexual diversity?
Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
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research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Natural variability and the influence of concurrent control values on the detection and interpretation of low-dose or weak endocrine toxicities.
Control variability makes it hard to confirm low-dose endocrine effects.
research Sertoli-Leydig cell ovarian tumour: a rare cause of virilisation and androgenic alopecia
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.
research A Review on Health Care Surveillance of PCOD
PCOD mainly affects young women, causing symptoms like irregular periods and weight gain, with mixed success from lifestyle changes and medication.
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 HIRSUTISM IN FEMALES; A CLINICAL STUDY OF ITS ETIOLOGY, COURSE AND TREATMENT
Hirsutism in females is complex, often linked to tumors, and requires more research for better treatment.
research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis
A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
research A Case of Virilizing Brenner Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Stromal Androgenic Activity
A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.
research The Use of Ovarian Vein Sampling to Lateralize a Virilizing Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor
Ovarian vein sampling can effectively locate ovarian tumors when imaging is unclear.
research Sessualità e sindrome dell’ovaio policistico
Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.
research Precocious Puberty
Early sexual development in children, especially girls, can be treated with hormone therapy to improve adult height and requires support for the child and family.
research Understanding of a Veiled Illness: Evaluation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome awareness (PCOS) in Young Female Students of Karachi.
Young women in Karachi have low awareness of PCOS and its risks, needing more education.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research The prevalence of androgen excess among patients with minimal unwanted hair growth
research POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.
research Relationship of androgens to female hirsutism and infertility.
High androgen levels often cause female hirsutism and infertility.
research Hyperandrogenism in PCOS
In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism did not affect sexual function in young women.
research Hyper-Androgenic Symptoms and Infertility in Northern Upper Egypt: Impact of Lifestyle Modification
Lifestyle changes improve symptoms and fertility in hyper-androgenic women.
research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research Hirsutism and virilism
Hirsutism treatments can slow new hair growth, but existing hair needs removal, and eflornithine helps reduce hair growth.
research Key Aspects Of The Development Of The Menstrual And Ovarian Cycle In Adolescent Girls
Late onset of first period and irregular development of sexual traits in teenage girls can lead to poorer reproductive health.
research SUN-115 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors in the ovary can cause high testosterone and male traits in postmenopausal women but are treatable with surgery.
research [PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES WITH OVULATION INHIBITION].
Ovulation inhibitors effectively treat menstrual issues and improve fertility but can have side effects.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Androgen excess disorders remain undiagnosed in one of every four premenopausal women with Type 1 diabetes
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.