which of the following is an abnormal condition of excess androgen secretion, observed primarily in women, that is characterized by the presence of excessive body and facial hair in a male pattern?
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^-^ MeMySeLf Dr. Anis ^-^ Hirsutism can be caused by abnormally high androgen levels or by hair follicles that are more sensitive to normal androgen levels. Therefore, increased hair growth often is observed in patients with endocrine disorders characterized by hyperandrogenism, which may be caused by abnormalities of the ovaries or the adrenal glands.
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Hyperandrogenism or Excess Male Hormones is a very common cause of Ovulation Disorder Many women with excess male hormones have problems with irregular periods, acne, oily skin and excess hair growth. A common cause of hyperandrogenism is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) where the ovaries produce excesses of male hormone and do not ovulate regularly.This condition is also a common cause of infertility.If adrenal abnormalities have been ruled out, treatment of excess hair growth is usually hormonal. common cause of hyperandrogenism is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) where the ovaries produce excesses of male hormone and do not ovulate regularly. This condition is also a common cause of infertility.
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Useful For Irregular or absent menstrual periods with normal or high E2 levels (and often high estrone [E1] levels) are indicative of possible polycystic ovarian syndrome, androgen producing tumors, or estrogen producing tumors.
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Estrogen Facts to Know. 1  Estrogen is produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat tissues. 2  The function of estrogen in the body is complex. 3  Declining or low levels of estrogen can cause physical symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.
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Symptoms of Coffin-Lowry syndrome Symptoms of Coffin-Lowry syndrome. The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Coffin-Lowry syndrome includes the 66 symptoms listed below: Craniofacial abnormalities.
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- ‘However, he pointed out that androgen-related baldness was not strictly a male problem, and could also occur in women with high levels of male sex hormones, a condition called adrenal virilism.’ ‘Adrenal virilism is caused by an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor or by adrenal hyperplasia.’ ‘In adult women, adrenal virilism is caused by adrenal hyperplasia or an adrenal tumor.’ ‘Taken together, these data demonstrate that the SERM-mediated virilism observed in female rats is likely independent of the mammary gland ER antagonism of SERMs.’
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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment Symptoms of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: A person with this form of the condition has the external sex characteristics of female but has no uterus and has very little armpit and pubic hair. Such person does not menstruate and are unable to conceive a child (infertile) because he does not have a uterus.
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. James Simon, MD, CCP, NCMP, IF, FACOG However, women with high androgen levels also have an increased risk of miscarriage. Hyperandrogenic symptoms may also be caused by a genetic disease called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Severe cases can result in such extreme effects as genital malformation and virilization (facial hair, acne) at a young age.
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- Many women with androgen excess have a condition known as the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) . Other androgen excess disorders include non-classic adrenal hyperplasia, the hyperandrogenic-insulin resistant-acanthosis-nigricans (HAIRAN) syndrome, and androgen-secreting tumors.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may suffer from irregular periods, excessive hair growth (hirsutism) and acne (pimples). High levels of serum androgens (male hormone) are one of the main features of PCOS.
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Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Premenopausal Women Up to 14 percent of women experience irregular or excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. This abnormal uterine bleeding generally can be divided into anovulatory and ovulatory patterns. Chronic anovulation can lead to irregular bleeding, prolonged unopposed estrogen stimulation of the endometrium, and increased risk of endometrial cancer.
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- The excess fluid is the reason for the breast tenderness that often occurs a week to ten days prior to their period. Excess estrogen also tends to depress thyroid function prior to the period, resulting in excessive mood fluctuations, heavy cramping at the start of the period, and heavy flow.
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- The most common characteristic of PCOS is irregular menstrual periods. Because PCOS is marked by a decrease in female sex hormones, this condition may cause women to develop certain male characteristics, such as: 1  excess hair on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs, or toes.  decrease in breast size.
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- Androgenic: Pertaining to the development of male characteristics, including body hair, the genital organs and muscle mass. Androgenic is the adjective form of the noun androgen, a word referring to any of the male hormones, including testosterone and androsterone. Androgenic development -- that is, the development of male characteristics -- begins in puberty, the time when a person becomes physically capable of producing offspring. In males, this time most commonly occurs between ages 12 and 14.
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- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Learn More. PCOS is the most common androgen-excess disorder, and affects between 5% and 10% of all women. PCOS typically involves the prescence of irregular or absent menstrual periods in combination with excess androgens (male hormones) and possilby polycystic ovaries.
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Androgen Excess Androgen excess is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Androgens are produced primarily from the adrenal glands and the ovaries.However, peripheral tissues such as fat and skin also play roles in converting weak androgens to more potent ones.ndrogen metabolism. Of the circulating androgens, only testosterone and DHT are able to activate androgen receptors. In reproductive-aged women, 25% of the circulating testosterone comes from the adrenals; the ovaries contribute with another 25%.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Women with Hirsutism The use of insulin-sensitizing agents may be useful in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hirsutism is a common disorder affecting up to 8 percent of women. 1 It often results from conditions that are not life-threatening, such as chronic anovulation. Hirsutism is defined as the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas of a woman's body.
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Ovarian Androgen-Producing Tumors The key feature in the clinical presentation of patients with androgen-producing ovarian tumors is the rapidity of onset of defeminizing signs. Acute features include mild skin changes with acne, oily skin, and menstrual irregularities, followed by amenorrhea.uteomas of pregnancy are ovarian androgen-producing tumors that only occur in pregnant women. They can be unilateral or bilateral solid ovarian tumors. They are usually not palpable. These benign tumors regress spontaneously after pregnancy, with no adverse effect on the mother's health or her future fertility.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS, POS, POD, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) Menstrual cycles may not be associated with ovulation (anovulatory cycles) and may result in heavy bleeding. Symptoms related to elevated androgen levels include acne, excess hair growth on the body (hirsutism), and male-pattern hair loss. Other PCOS signs and symptoms include: obesity and weight gain,
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis begins with an inventory of signs and symptoms, the most common of which are: 1  Unwanted hair growth or hirsutism (excess body and/or facial hair in a male-like pattern, particularly on the chin, upper lip, breasts, inner thighs and abdomen) 2  Irregular or infrequent periods.
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- If a woman has more than light growth of hair in these places or if there is wider coverage of face and body, then the condition of hirsutism can be said to be present. This degree of extra hair is reason for medical evaluation, especially if accompanied by irregular periods or weight problems.
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- Other androgens from the adrenal glands (located near the kidneys) produce pubic and axillary hair at the time of puberty. Estrogen: A female sex hormone, which is responsible for breast development in. girls. It is made mainly by the ovaries, but is also present in boys in smaller. amounts.
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. James Simon, MD, CCP, NCMP, IF, FACOG About 10 percent of women with high levels of a form of testosterone called free testosterone have. , characterized by irregular or absent menstrual periods, , blood sugar disorders (prediabetes and type 2 diabetes), and, in some cases, symptoms like acne and excess hair growth.he only time a sudden drop-off in androgen levels occurs is in women who have their ovaries removed (about half of all androgens are produced in a woman's adrenal glands and half in her ovaries). By the time a woman reaches menopause, blood androgen levels are about half of what they were at their peak.
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Excessive or Unwanted Hair in Women Male hormones are called androgens, and they include testosterone. All females produce androgens, but the levels normally remain low. Certain medical conditions can cause a woman to produce too many androgens, causing male-pattern hair growth and other unwanted male characteristics, such as a deep voice. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one common cause of hirsutism.
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- A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of estrogenic activity in the body. High level of LH A condition with high blood luteinizing hormone (LH) leading to irregular periods and reduced fertility in both females and males.