hyperandrogenism

Also known as androgen excess, hyperandrogenization syndrome

Key facts

Medical condition.name: Hyperandrogenism
Medical condition.synonyms: Androgen excess
Medical condition.field: Endocrinology
Medical condition.symptoms: Acne, hair loss on scalp, increased body or facial hair, hypertension, infrequent or absent menstruation
Medical condition.causes: Polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's disease, cancer
Medical condition.diagnosis: Blood tests, ultrasound
Medical condition.treatment: Birth control pills, cyproterone acetate, spironolactone, antiandrogen
Medical condition.frequency: 5% in reproductive age women

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Research

7,443 papers

Hyperandrogenism.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2023
Practical Approach to Hyperandrogenism in Women.The Medical clinics of North America · 2021
Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2023
The Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): The Hypothesis of PCOS as Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism Revisited.Endocrine reviews · 2016
Hyperandrogenism and Its Possible Effects on Endometrial Receptivity: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023

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Commons category: Hyperandrogenism
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NCI Thesaurus ID: C113215

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Contents

Signs and symptoms
Women
Men
Causes
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Hyperthecosis and hyperinsulinemia
Cushing's syndrome
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Tumors
Adrenocortical carcinoma and tumors
Adenoma of the adrenal gland
Arrhenoblastoma
Hilar cell tumor
Krukenberg tumor
Menopause
Drugs
Heredity
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Targeting insulin resistance and obesity
Society and culture
Sports
Social definition
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Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of androgens. It is more common in women than men. Symptoms of hyperandrogenism may include acne, seborrhea, hair loss on the scalp, increased body or facial hair, and infrequent or absent menstruation. Complications may include high blood cholesterol and diabetes. It occurs in approximately 5% of women of reproductive age.

Polycystic ovary syndrome accounts for about 70% of hyperandrogenism cases. Other causes include Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, insulin resistance, hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's disease, certain types of cancers, and certain medications. Diagnosis often involves blood tests for testosterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and prolactin, as well as a pelvic ultrasound.