Hyperandrogenism

Hyperandrogenism: causes, symptoms and possible treatments

Hyperandrogenism is a condition in which women experience excessive secretion of androgens, hormones typically associated with male sex. This condition can lead to various health problems and vital functions such as reproductive health, metabolism and cardiovascular function.

The causes of hyperandrogenism in women can be different. One of the most common causes is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which includes a variety of symptoms such as hirsutism, oligomenorrhea, infertility, and hyperandrogenism. Other causes may include ovarian or adrenal tumors, as well as genetic disorders.

Symptoms of hyperandrogenism include hirsutism, which means hair on the face, chest, abdomen, and thighs that typically only grows in men. Other symptoms may include menstrual irregularities, development of infertility, metabolic problems such as hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and hypertension, as well as acne and oily skin.

Treatment for hyperandrogenism depends on its cause. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome, treatment to regulate hormone levels, such as contraceptives and metformin, may be recommended. In some cases, surgery may be required to remove the tumor.

There are also a number of complementary treatments available, such as laser hair removal to treat hirsutism and medications to treat acne and oily skin.

In conclusion, hyperandrogenism is a serious condition that can have a negative impact on health and vital functions in women. If you notice symptoms of hyperandrogenism, contact your doctor for professional advice and treatment recommendations.

Hyperandrogenism is the excessive secretion of androgens in women. Typically, hyperandrogenism is accompanied by hirsutism (excessive male-pattern hair growth), acne, menstrual irregularities (extremely infrequent menstruation, oligomenorrhea), menorrhagia (heavy and/or prolonged menstruation), lack of ovulation, development of infertility, endometrial hyperplasia (proliferation of the uterine mucosa) , hyperlipidemia (high blood lipid levels), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypertension (high blood pressure). All these factors can be the result of mutations of certain genes in a woman’s body. Hyperandrogenism is often accompanied by virilization (the appearance of male body features and secondary sexual characteristics in women).

Hyperandroginism is one of the most common diseases of the endocrine system in women, in which the level of male sex hormones (androgens) exceeds the norm. The main symptoms of this disease are hirsutism (male-type body hair), acne (blackheads), menstrual irregularities, lack of ovulation and the ability to become pregnant, as well as the development of infertility and endocrinological diseases. The causes of hyperandohenism are mutations caused by genetic factors or certain environmental factors. Treatment can be either medicinal or surgical, but it is important to identify the cause of the disease and choose an individual approach to each case. Recognizing and treating hyperandroenism is critical to maintaining the health and well-being of the female population.