research Rare steroid cell tumor found in region North Brazil: case report
A rare ovarian tumor was diagnosed in a woman from North Brazil, and surgery is the preferred treatment.
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research Hormonal Evaluation of Hyperandrogenism in Women
The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis coexisting with an incidental adrenal lesion: challenges in the diagnostic approach
Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.
research MON-LB044 Bilateral Ovarian Hyperthecosis: A Benign and Unusual Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
research CASE OF EARLY PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT IN A 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL: CONSIDERING RARE PERIPHERAL CAUSES
A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
research Hiperandrogenismo tras la menopausia
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research Correlation of ovarian volume and clinical and laboratory parameters of PCOS in Korean patients
Ovarian volume is significantly related to higher levels of certain hormones in Korean women with PCOS.
research Androgens and ovarian function: translation from basic discovery research to clinical impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting As Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
research MON-913 Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Female androgenetic alopecia with male pattern caused by an androgen-producing tumor
Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
research PMON319 A Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal - Cortical Tumor in a 13 Year Old Female
A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.
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 SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research Hiperandrogenismo femenino
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.
research Ovarian morphology is associated with insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross sectional study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Comparison of Levels of Androgenic Hormones in various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in High School Girls aging 14 to 18 Years
Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
research Circulating androgen levels before and after oophorectomy in premenopausal and postmenopausal women
Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.
research Risk of Abnormal Pregnancy Completing Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
research Three-dimensional assessment of ultrasound features in women with clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): ovarian stromal volume does not correlate with biochemical indices
Ovarian stromal volume doesn't relate to PCOS biochemical indices.
research Correlation of ovarian volume with fasting plasma insulin levels, and insulin resistance using homeostasis model assessment 2 computational model in women with polycystic ovaries
Larger ovaries in women with PCOS may indicate higher insulin resistance.
research Abstract 14
A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.
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 Patterns of ovarian morphology in polycystic ovary syndrome: a study utilising magnetic resonance imaging
The study found that women with PCOS have more and larger ovarian follicles and differences in ovarian structure, but these features alone can't always diagnose PCOS.
research Stromal Cells of the Human Postmenopausal Ovary Display a Distinctive Biochemical and Molecular Phenotype
Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
research Female Gender Scheme is Disturbed by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study From Iran
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Due to Endogenous Testosterone Production in a Woman
Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
research No metabolic impact of surgical normalization of hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumours
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research Disorders of ovulation
Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.