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April 1992 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Postmenopausal women with unusual hair growth should be checked for ovarian tumors.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Hepatitis B virus alters steroid hormones in male mice, reducing dihydrotestosterone to inhibit viral replication.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” The interdigital gland of Vembur sheep shows sex-based differences in size and chemical makeup, possibly affecting communication and disease protection.
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February 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” 5α-reductase inhibitors may reduce male fertility and could be used for male contraception.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
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May 2022 in “Research and reports in urology” Caesalpinia bonduc seed extracts may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
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August 2006 in “PubMed” A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
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November 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.
October 2020 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” Female hyperandrogenism is a condition caused by too much male hormones, leading to skin issues and ovulation problems, often due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and is treated based on individual symptoms.
174 citations
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July 2003 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Five new mutations in the androgen receptor gene were found, helping to understand androgen insensitivity syndrome better.
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
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January 2022 in “PubMed” Advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia have improved treatment and long-term outcomes.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors in the ovary can cause high testosterone and male traits in postmenopausal women but are treatable with surgery.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
Nizoral improved menstrual cycles and reduced hair growth in patients with hyperandrogenism.
Male goat smell increases reaction in young female goats' noses but doesn't cause them to start puberty early.
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Oral contraceptives are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while ovarian electrocautery is better for women with infertility.
2 citations
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March 2003 in “Endocrine Practice” The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
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November 2013 in “Presse Medicale” The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Topical cetirizine may help increase hair count in androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.